Acta Vet. Brno 2025, 94: 3-7

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb202594010003

Validation of point-of-care devices measuring calcium (iCa), potassium (K+), and sodium (Na+) concentrations in whole blood of cattle and horses using general-purpose water quality testing equipment

Nao Kondo1, Ayana Iwasa1, Minoru Okamoto1, Kenji Tsukano2, Haruyuki Hirata1, Kazuyuki Suzuki1

1Rakuno Gakuen University, The Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine, Bunnkyoudai, Ebetsu, Hokkaido, Japan
2Aomori Agricultural Mutual Aid Association, Aomori, Japan

Received October 21, 2024
Accepted January 13, 2025

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