04 April 2018 0 3K Report

I plan to quantify the glucose concentration in unsuckled new-born piglets for studying hypoglycemia. What is a practical and ethical method for obtaining a drop of blood sample (0.5 mL) for a reliable glucose measurement? The unsucked newborn piglet will need to be returned to the sow within a minute from handling. A reference on the method is preferred. Thank you.

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