Hematological Parameters on Llamas Blood Samples: Reliability Across a Range of Storage Times
Journal: Indian Journal of Animal Research
Year: 2023

Background: Llamas are becoming increasingly popular as livestock and as companion animals and their blood samples may require transportation over long distances and storage for extended periods prior to hematological analyses. Hematological parameters are influenced by a range of factors, including age, sex, diet and environment. Examining how these parameters change over time in stored blood samples can provide insights into the natural variation of these parameters in llamas, which can inform