We developed a venipuncture technique of the ventral caudal vein in conscious Virginia opossums (Didelphis virginiana) in cage traps, enabling blood sampling without anesthesia. Blood samples were successfully collected from all 28 opossums in this study by this technique. Draw volume of <0.1 mL occurred in only four opossums (14%).
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12 January 2024
Venipuncture and Blood Collection on Conscious Virginia Opossums (Didelphis virginiana)
Cassandra C.P. Strehl,
Natalie Mitlyng,
Elly Jauquet,
Elliott A. Zieman
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Journal of Wildlife Diseases
Vol. 60 • No. 1
January 2024
Vol. 60 • No. 1
January 2024
cage trap
Didelphis virginiana
opossum
Venipuncture
ventral caudal vein