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Update on the use of blood and blood products in ruminants
Christie Balcomb1, Derek Foster2
1William R. Pritchard Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, University of California, 1 Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, USA.
Abstract:
The use of whole blood and/or blood products is indicated in ruminant medicine. The goal of this article is to summarize previous literature on blood groups in ruminants and camelids, list indications for transfusion, and describe collection and transfusion techniques applicable to small ruminants and cattle that can be used in practice.
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