scholarly journals Reference intervals for hematology, serum biochemistry, and basic clinical findings in free-ranging Chinese Pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) from Taiwan

2015 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 380-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rupak Khatri-Chhetri ◽  
Ching-Min Sun ◽  
Hung-Yi Wu ◽  
Kurtis Jai-Chyi Pei
Keyword(s):  
Serum Biochemistry ◽  
Reference Intervals ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Manis Pentadactyla ◽  
Free Ranging

scholarly journals Reference intervals for selected serum biochemistry analytes in cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus)

2016 ◽  
Vol 87 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gavin C. Hudson-Lamb ◽  
Johan P. Schoeman ◽  
Emma H. Hooijberg ◽  
Sonja K. Heinrich ◽  
Adrian S.W. Tordiffe
Keyword(s):  
Bootstrap Method ◽  
Parametric Method ◽  
Serum Biochemistry ◽  
Reference Intervals ◽  
Dietary Factors ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Baseline Serum ◽  
Acinonyx Jubatus ◽  
Free Ranging ◽  
Non Parametric

Published haematologic and serum biochemistry reference intervals are very scarce for captive cheetahs and even more for free-ranging cheetahs. The current study was performed to establish reference intervals for selected serum biochemistry analytes in cheetahs. Baseline serum biochemistry analytes were analysed from 66 healthy Namibian cheetahs. Samples were collected from 30 captive cheetahs at the AfriCat Foundation and 36 free-ranging cheetahs from central Namibia. The effects of captivity-status, age, sex and haemolysis score on the tested serum analytes were investigated. The biochemistry analytes that were measured were sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride, urea and creatinine. The 90% confidence interval of the reference limits was obtained using the non-parametric bootstrap method. Reference intervals were preferentially determined by the non-parametric method and were as follows: sodium (128 mmol/L – 166 mmol/L), potassium (3.9 mmol/L – 5.2 mmol/L), magnesium (0.8 mmol/L – 1.2 mmol/L), chloride (97 mmol/L – 130 mmol/L), urea (8.2 mmol/L – 25.1 mmol/L) and creatinine (88 µmol/L – 288 µmol/L). Reference intervals from the current study were compared with International Species Information System values for cheetahs and found to be narrower. Moreover, age, sex and haemolysis score had no significant effect on the serum analytes in this study. Separate reference intervals for captive and free-ranging cheetahs were also determined. Captive cheetahs had higher urea values, most likely due to dietary factors. This study is the first to establish reference intervals for serum biochemistry analytes in cheetahs according to international guidelines. These results can be used for future health and disease assessments in both captive and free-ranging cheetahs.

Hematologic and serum biochemistry reference intervals using defined ASCVP methodology for laboratory natal multimammate mice (Mastomys natalensis)

2021 ◽  
pp. 002367722110185
Author(s):  
Brian J Smith ◽  
Patrick W Hanley ◽  
Ousmane Maiga ◽  
Maarit N Culbert ◽  
Marissa J Woods ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Complete Blood Count ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Serum Biochemistry ◽  
Reference Intervals ◽  
Laboratory Research ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Mastomys Natalensis ◽  
Complete Blood Counts ◽  
Multimammate Mice ◽  
Female Laboratory

Complete blood count, serum chemistry values, and biological reference intervals were compared between two age groups (34–49 and 84–120 days old) of healthy male and female laboratory raised natal multimammate mice ( Mastomys natalensis). Blood was collected via cardiocentesis under isoflurane anesthesia. Data sets of machine automated complete blood counts and clinical chemistries were analyzed. Significant differences between sex and age groups of the data sets were defined. The baseline hematologic and serum biochemistry values described here can improve interpretation of laboratory research using natal multimammate mice.

scholarly journals Blood Biochemical Reference Intervals for Free-Ranging Olive Baboons (Papio anubis) in Kenya

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 187-196
Author(s):  
Mathew Mutinda ◽  
Margaret C. Crofoot ◽  
Jennifer C. Kishbaugh ◽  
Lee-Ann C. Hayek ◽  
Dawn Zimmerman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reference Intervals ◽  
Papio Anubis ◽  
Olive Baboons ◽  
Blood Biochemical ◽  
Free Ranging

Fatal canine parvovirus‐2 (CPV‐2) infection in a rescued free‐ranging Taiwanese pangolin ( Manis pentadactyla pentadactyla )

2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (3) ◽  
pp. 1074-1081 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sin‐Ling Wang ◽  
Yang‐Chang Tu ◽  
Ming‐Shiuh Lee ◽  
Li‐Hsin Wu ◽  
Ting‐Yu Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Canine Parvovirus ◽  
Manis Pentadactyla ◽  
Free Ranging

Hyperaldosteronism and Hyperprogesteronism in a Cat

2009 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 758-762 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Briscoe ◽  
Vanessa R Barrs ◽  
Darren F Foster ◽  
Julia A Beatty
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Wasting ◽  
Clinical Signs ◽  
Plasma Renin ◽  
Abdominal Ultrasound ◽  
Serum Biochemistry ◽  
Zona Glomerulosa ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
Neoplastic Cells ◽  
Limb Weakness ◽  
Plasma Aldosterone Concentration

Clinical findings and investigations A 14-year-old female neutered domestic shorthair cat was referred for investigation of progressive hair loss, muscle wasting and hind limb weakness. Diabetes mellitus had been diagnosed 8 months earlier and was well controlled. Abnormalities on serum biochemistry included persistent mild azotaemia, hypochloridaemia, hypokalaemia, metabolic alkalosis and elevated creatine kinase. Physical examination revealed a pot-bellied appearance, with muscle wasting, marked thinning and fragility of the skin, bilaterally symmetrical alopecia, a gallop rhythm and systolic hypertension (173 mmHg). A large, lobulated left adrenal mass was identified using abdominal ultrasound. Confirmation of diagnosis Primary hyperaldosteronism was diagnosed based on an elevated plasma aldosterone concentration and normal plasma renin activity. Hyperprogesteronism was confirmed by adrenocorticotrophic hormone stimulation test. Practical relevance This is only the second reported case of hyperaldosteronism and hyperprogesteronism in the cat. Clinicians should be alert to the possibility of concurrent hyperaldosteronism and hyperprogesteronism in cats with adrenal tumours showing clinical signs referable to both conditions. The putative mechanism is either increased secretion of aldosterone and progesterone from neoplastic cells of the zona glomerulosa and fasciculata/reticularis, respectively, or increased production of progesterone, as an intermediate in the synthesis of aldosterone, from neoplastic cells of the zona glomerulosa alone.

Reference Intervals of Mineral Elements in Plasma of Anesthetized Free-Ranging Adult Females of South American Sea Lion, Otaria flavescens

2016 ◽  
Vol 174 (2) ◽  
pp. 325-327
Author(s):  
Paula S. Polizzi ◽  
L. N. Chiodi Boudet ◽  
A. Ponce de León ◽  
M. Quiroga ◽  
D. H. Rodríguez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mineral Elements ◽  
Reference Intervals ◽  
South American ◽  
Sea Lion ◽  
Otaria Flavescens ◽  
South American Sea Lion ◽  
Adult Females ◽  
Free Ranging

Changes in some biochemical parameters of hair goat kids diagnosed with oak poisoning

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Özgür Yaºar Çelik ◽  
Kývanç Ýrak
Keyword(s):  
Total Protein ◽  
Biochemical Parameters ◽  
Reference Intervals ◽  
Clinical Findings ◽  
The Other ◽  
Jugular Veins ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Autumn Season ◽  
Excessive Consumption ◽  
Oak Leaves

In this study, some biochemical parameters of hair goat kids which had consumed excessive amounts of oak leaves and acorns in the autumn season and displayed toxicity symptoms during clinical inspections were evaluated. Blood samples were collected from the jugular veins of the goat kids. Glucose, AST, ALT, ALP, GGT, Na, K, Cl, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels of poisoned animals were found to be within the reported reference intervals. Creatinine, total protein, albumin, Ca, Mg and Fe levels, on the other hand, were found to be below the reference intervals. As a result, it was concluded that goats reflect the clinical findings of oak poisoning described in the literature, which courses with lowered amounts of mineral (Fe, Mg, Ca), TP, albumin and creatinine, yet without a significant change in other biochemical parameters. It can also be concluded that excessive consumption of oak by goats was capable of leading to toxicity.

REFERENCE INTERVALS AND PHYSIOLOGIC ALTERATIONS IN HEMATOLOGIC AND BIOCHEMICAL VALUES OF FREE-RANGING DESERT TORTOISES IN THE MOJAVE DESERT

1999 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 212-238 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary M. Christopher ◽  
Kristin H. Berry ◽  
I. R. Wallis ◽  
K. A. Nagy ◽  
B. T. Henen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mojave Desert ◽  
Reference Intervals ◽  
Free Ranging
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