Publications by authors named "Jim S Howard"
J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci
January 2009
Article Synopsis
- A study was conducted on thirty-nine fat-tailed jirds to identify a safe method for drawing blood and to understand their normal blood chemistry.
- The researchers used a jugular venipuncture method with chemical sedatives, which enabled them to consistently collect sufficient blood samples.
- Significant differences in amylase and glucose levels were found between male and female jirds, highlighting potential biological variations.
