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. 1970 Jul;34(3):191–197.

Plasma Fibrinogen Levels in Normal and Sick Cows

B J McSherry 1,2, F D Horney 1,2, J J deGroot 1,2
PMCID: PMC1319491  PMID: 4248439

Abstract

Mean plasma fibrinogen levels were determined in 133 normal calves, bulls, non-pregnant and pregnant cows. These were 508, 505, 660, and 581 mg per 100 ml of plasma respectively. The levels in 233 sick cows were often greatly increased. This appeared to be related to inflammation and tissue destruction. Lower than normal levels were sometimes seen in liver disease and terminal states.

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