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Reference intervals for haematologic and total plasma proteins profiles were determined for 11 physically restrained adult grey-brocket deer. Erythrocytic alterations, as discrete to moderate poikilocytosis, were observed in all animals. Red and white blood cells counts were determined by manual methodology. Obtained erythron and leukon values were slightly higher than previous reports. Statistical difference was not demonstrated between stags and hinds. No previous studies reported blood values for captive grey-brocket deer obtained by manual methods. Also, the authors suggest that future studies on deer haematology should be focused on technique evaluation and improvement, considering the unusual erythrocytic morphology.
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The authors wish to thank FAPESP/Brazil for the financial support (process number 2008/00815-6) and the support staff (Christina Capalbo, Maurício Barbosa Salviano, and Marina Suzuki Cursino) for their inestimable assistance. Zanuzzo also wishes to thank FAPESP/Brazil for the assistantship (process number 08/53789-2).
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Lux Hoppe, E.G., dos Santos Schmidt, E.M., Zanuzzo, F.S. et al. Haematology of captive grey-brocket deer Mazama gouazoubira (Fischer, 1814) (Cervidae: Odocoileinae). Comp Clin Pathol 19, 29–32 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00580-009-0908-6
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