Analysis of pH and electrolytes in blood and ruminal fluid, including kidney function tests, in sheep undergoing long-term surgical procedures
Abstract Background The physiology of sheep as small ruminants is remarkably different from monogastric animals especially regarding the forestomach system. Using sheep for surgical procedures during scientific research thereby presents an exceptional setting for the anaesthetist. Long-term anaesthe...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2021-11-01
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Series: | Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-021-00611-0 |