Stallions follow the conformation and phenotype of their breed, but within that standard, the presence of hormones such as testosterone may give stallions a thicker, cresty neck, as well as a somewhat more muscular physique as compared to female horses, known as mares, and castrated males, called geldings.
Hemoglobin is an important indicator of general health and used as a diagnostic tool for anemia. White blood cell count provides valuable information in the diagnosis or exclusion of an infection. In hematology, we include both hemoglobin testing and white blood cell count (WBC). Hemoglobin testing in combination with WBC count, performed at the point of care, will add information to the clinical evaluation of the primary care patient.
The A1c test, also called the glycosylated hemoglobin test, is a blood test doctors use to determine how your blood sugar has been averaging over the past two to hree months.our doctor may order this test if he or she suspects that you may be developing type 2 diabetes, or to see how well your blood sugar in controlled if you have diabetes. Higher A1c levels are associated with higher blood sugar levels, which can lead to complications.