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Different anticoagulants in various concentrations were utilized to assess their effects on some haematological parameters of the pigeon (Columba livia). Anticoagulants used were dipotassium ethylenediamine terra-acetic acid, tri-sodium citrate, di-sodium oxalate and sodium heparin. The following parameters were investigated: haematocrit, osmolarity and pH values. It is concluded that heparin is the most suitable anticoagulant.
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