Venipuncture in bats

Lab Anim (NY). 2010 Jun;39(6):175-6. doi: 10.1038/laban0610-175.

Abstract

Though not as common as small rodents in laboratory settings, bats are being increasingly used in research studies. Knowledge of proper blood sampling techniques is essential for care and management of bats.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Axillary Vein
  • Chiroptera / physiology*
  • Laboratory Animal Science / methods*
  • Male
  • Phlebotomy / methods
  • Phlebotomy / veterinary*
  • Restraint, Physical / veterinary
  • Saphenous Vein
  • Specimen Handling / veterinary
  • Veterinary Medicine / methods*