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Published on: November 4, 2015
Normal hematology and hematologic disorders in potbellied pigs
Sherrie G Clark1, Natalie Coffer
1Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1008 West Hazelwood Drive, Urbana, IL 61802, USA.
Summary
This review details blood collection techniques for potbellied pigs and discusses common artifacts in swine hemograms. It also covers hematologic alterations associated with diseases encountered in potbellied pig medicine.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Comparative Hematology
- Swine Medicine
Background:
- Potbellied pigs are increasingly common in veterinary practice.
- Limited accessible information exists on normal hematologic values for potbellied pigs.
- Understanding swine hemograms is crucial for diagnosing diseases in these animals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review blood collection techniques applicable to potbellied pigs.
- To identify and discuss common artifacts in swine hemograms.
- To review hematologic alterations in diseases relevant to potbellied pigs.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of swine hematology and blood collection.
- Adaptation of established swine blood collection techniques for potbellied pigs.
- Compilation of known hematologic changes associated with common potbellied pig diseases.
Main Results:
- Detailed description of appropriate blood collection methods for potbellied pigs.
- Identification of potential artifacts that can affect hemogram interpretation.
- Overview of characteristic hemogram alterations in various disease states.
Conclusions:
- Standardized blood collection techniques are essential for accurate potbellied pig hematology.
- Awareness of collection artifacts improves diagnostic reliability.
- This review provides a valuable resource for veterinarians managing potbellied pigs.
