American journal of veterinary research
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Comparative Study
Comparison of canine capillary and jugular venous blood lactate concentrations determined by use of an enzymatic-amperometric bedside system.
To evaluate the analytical agreement between blood lactate concentrations determined by use of an enzymatic-amperometric bedside system in capillary blood samples from the pinna and in jugular venous blood samples from dogs. ⋯ Because of the lack of agreement between lactate concentrations determined in capillary and jugular venous blood samples, measurement of capillary blood lactate concentration in dogs performed with the technique used in the study does not appear to be a reliable alternative to jugular venous blood measurements.
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To characterize heritability and mode of inheritance of cataracts and primary lens luxation in Jack Russell Terriers. ⋯ Analysis of the data indicated that concerted selection against both cataracts and primary lens luxation when choosing breeding animals can be used to improve ocular health in Jack Russell Terriers.