Gattinoni L, Samaja M
Experientia. 1979 Oct 15;35(10):1347-8. doi: 10.1007/BF01964000.
The acid-base equilibrium in the blood of sheep is different from that of human blood mainly because of a lower concentration of 2,3-DPG. A nomogram relating pH, pCO2, total CO2 content and base excess has been developed.