Hematology, serum chemistry, and serum protein electrophoresis ranges for free-ranging roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) in Sweden

J Wildl Dis. 2015 Jan;51(1):269-73. doi: 10.7589/2014-02-025.

Abstract

We present the first reference ranges for hematology (n = 35 animals), serum biochemistry (n = 62), and serum protein electrophoresis (n = 32) in physically restrained free-ranging roe deer (Capreolus capreolus). Animals were captured in box traps and physically restrained for blood sampling during the winter in Sweden, 2011-13. No clinically significant sex or age differences were found.

Keywords: Capreolus capreolus; capture; hematology; protein electrophoresis; roe deer; serum chemistry.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Blood Cell Count / veterinary*
  • Blood Proteins / chemistry*
  • Deer / blood*
  • Electrophoresis / veterinary*
  • Female
  • Hemoglobins
  • Male
  • Reference Values
  • Sweden

Substances

  • Blood Proteins
  • Hemoglobins