Avian haematology and biochemistry 1. Haematology. Issue 10 (13th November 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sabater, Mikel; Forbes, Neil
• Is Part Of: In practice. Volume 36:Issue 10(2014)
• Page Start: 510
• Page End: 518
• Publication Date: 2014-11-13
• Subjects: Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; Veterinary medicine; Veterinary Medicine; Periodicals; Periodical; Electronic journals; 636.089
• DOI: 10.1136/inp.g5870
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0263-841X

Abstract

Abstract : The class Aves contains more than 9000 species of birds classified in 199 families. While few species‐specific haematological characteristics have been described, there are clear intra‐class variations and differences from vertebrates. This article, the first of a two‐part series on avian haematology and biochemistry, concentrates on haematology. It includes guidance on how to collect blood samples, how to assess the sample and information on the haematological disorders most commonly found in birds.