Haematological and serum chemistry reference intervals for categories of pigs in Trinidad and Tobago.
West Indian veterinary journal
; 8(1): 11-17, July 2008. ilus, tab
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ABSTRACT
A study was done to establish haematological and serum chemistry reference intervals for nursery pigs (n=120), growers/finishers (n=120), adult non-pregnant, non- lactating female pigs (n=90), mature boars (n=63), pregnant female pigs (n=121), and lactating sows (n=120) in Trinidad and Tobago. Thirty-seven farms were randomly selected for the study. Physical examination was conducted on all animals in order to exclude animals that appeared unhealthy. Blood samples (640 in all) from the pigs were evaluated for haematological and serum chemistry parameters. Reference intervals for the blood parameters were defined by their mean values plus or minus two standard deviations (mean+/- 2 s.d.). The reference limits obtained showed differences among the various age groups and physiological states of the animals, therefore providing an alternative set of reference values to aid in interpretation of data at veterinary laboratories in Trinidad and Tobago.
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Base de dados:
MedCarib
Assunto principal:
Suínos
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Trinidad e Tobago
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Soro
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Hematologia
Limite:
Animals
País/Região como assunto:
Caribe ingles
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Trinidad y tobago
Idioma:
En
Revista:
West Indian veterinary journal
Ano de publicação:
2008
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Article