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Hematology and biochemistry reference values for the ranch fox.

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    This study establishes reference hematology and biochemistry values for healthy farmed silver and red foxes in Ontario. These findings provide essential benchmarks for clinical diagnostics and research in fox populations.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Comparative Hematology
    • Animal Biochemistry

    Background:

    • Establishing reference ranges is crucial for accurate clinical interpretation in animal health.
    • Farmed fox populations, particularly silver (Vulpes vulpes) and red foxes (Vulpes vulpes), lack comprehensive hematological and biochemical reference data.
    • Existing data may not accurately reflect foxes managed under specific farming conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine and present reference hematology and biochemistry values for a population of farmed silver and red foxes.
    • To provide a foundational dataset for clinicians and researchers evaluating the health of similar fox populations.
    • To aid in the interpretation of diagnostic test results in foxes.

    Main Methods:

    • Blood samples were collected from 30 clinically healthy silver and red foxes of both sexes under controlled farming conditions in southern Ontario.

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  • Hematological and biochemical analyses were performed.
  • Data underwent outlier examination and Gaussian distribution analysis, with transformations applied as necessary. Parametric analysis was used to establish reference limits; minimum and maximum values were reported for non-Gaussian data.

    • Main Results:

    • Reference hematology and biochemistry values were established for the studied fox population.
    • Data were analyzed to account for distribution, providing both parametric reference limits and minimum/maximum values where applicable.
    • The study presents a first approximation of population reference values.

    Conclusions:

    • The established reference values serve as a valuable tool for veterinary diagnostics in farmed foxes.
    • This study contributes essential baseline data for the health assessment of silver and red foxes in agricultural settings.
    • The findings support improved clinical decision-making and research accuracy for fox populations.