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Treatment of presumptive idiopathic immune-mediated anemia in a Holstein heifer, using blood transfusions and corticotherapy.

Journal:
The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
Year:
2006
Authors:
Lallemand, Michaël et al.
Affiliation:
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire V&#xe9

Abstract

An idiopathic immune-mediated anemia was diagnosed in a 1-year-old Holstein heifer. The diagnostic procedures, blood transfusions, use of an immunosuppressive dosage of dexamethasone, and favorable outcome are described, and idiopathic immune-mediated anemia in mammals is briefly reviewed.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16898112/