Leukocyte Evaluation of the Free-Ranging Deermouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) from Montana, USA

J Wildl Dis. 2020 Jul;56(3):717-720. doi: 10.7589/2019-04-104. Epub 2020 Feb 13.

Abstract

We generated reference ranges for seasonal leukocyte differential counts of the free-ranging deermouse (Peromyscus maniculatus) from Montana, US. Blood was collected from the retro-orbital capillary sinus of deermice after topical anesthesia with proparacaine. Although season influenced lymphocyte, neutrophil, and monocyte absolute counts, sex and reproductive status did not.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Wild
  • Female
  • Leukocyte Count / veterinary*
  • Male
  • Montana
  • Peromyscus / blood*
  • Reference Values
  • Seasons