26Newborn vitality evaluation and early detection of fetal distress could contribute to reduce mortality 27 at birth in canine species. High neonatal mortality rate in dog is reported subsequent to complicated 28 or uncomplicated whelping. Actually, the lactate level is considered an indicator of fetal distress
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