Serum biochemistry and haematology in wild and captive bearded seals (Erignathus barbatus) from Svalbard, Norway

Serum biochemistry and haematology in wild and captive bearded seals (Erignathus barbatus) from Svalbard, Norway

Abstract Background Health assessment of seals in captivity include haematology and serum biochemistry measurements. Because such parameters differ between species, it is crucial to have species-specific reference values for the interpretation of clinical samples. Furthermore, differences in nutriti...

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Main Authors: Morten Tryland, Christian Lydersen, Kit Maureen Kovacs, Espen Rafter, Stein Istre Thoresen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Subjects:
Arctic
Clinical pathology
Environmental monitoring
Erignathus barbatus
Haematology
Marine mammal
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-021-00598-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-021-00598-8

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