Haematological and serum biochemical values in Norwegian sled dogs before and after competing in a 600 km race

Abstract Background Long-distance racing is known to cause alterations in haematological and serum biochemical parameters in sled dogs. Given that finishing status reflects the physical condition in dogs completing a race, such variations will mainly be the result of physiological adaption achieved...

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Main Authors: Tuva Holt Jahr, Marte Ekeland Fergestad, Ola Brynildsrud, Hege Brun-Hansen, Ellen Skancke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13028-019-0453-5