Baseline hematology and serum biochemistry results for Indian leopards (Panthera pardus fusca)

Abstract

Aim:The aim of the study was to establish the baseline hematology and serum biochemistry values for Indian leopards (Panthera pardus fusca), and to assess the possible variations in these parameters based on age and gender.Materials and Methods:Hemato-biochemical test reports from a total of 83 healthy leopards, carried out as part of routine health evaluation in Bannerghatta Biological Park and Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Center, were used to establish baseline hematology and serum biochemistry parameters for the subspecies. The hematological parameters considered for the analysis included hemoglobin (Hb), packed cell volume, total erythrocyte count (TEC), total leukocyte count (TLC), mean corpuscular volume (MCV), mean corpuscular Hb (MCH), and MCH concentration. The serum biochemistry parameters considered included total protein (TP), albumin, globulin, aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), blood urea nitrogen, creatinine, triglycerides, calcium, and phosphorus.Results:Even though few differences were observed in hematologic and biochemistry values between male and female Indian leopards, the differences were statistically not significant. Effects of age, however, were evident in relation to many hematologic and biochemical parameters. Sub-adults had significantly greater values for Hb, TEC, and TLC compared to adults and geriatric group, whereas they had significantly lower MCV and MCH compared to adults and geriatric group. Among, serum biochemistry parameters the sub-adult age group was observed to have significantly lower values for TP and ALT than adult and geriatric leopards.Conclusion:The study provides a comprehensive analysis of hematologic and biochemical parameters for Indian leopards. Baselines established here will permit better captive management of the subspecies, serve as a guide to assess the health and physiological status of the free ranging leopards, and may contribute valuable information for making effective management decisions during translocation or rehabilitation process.

Effect of Dietary Replacement of Fishmeal by Insect Meal on Growth Performance, Blood Profiles and Economics of Growing Pigs in Kenya

“…Nutritional deficiencies and diseases influence clinical health status of animals [43]. In the case of nutritional deficiencies, blood profiling can provide an indication of the clinical health status as well as the extent to which dietary deficiencies impact physiological status of the animal, which allows farmers to adjust the diets of the animals to ensure that they receive adequate feed ingredients for optimal production [4,44,45]. BSF larvae represent a novel protein source in animal feed.…”

Physiological implications of life at the forest interface of oil palm agriculture: blood profiles of wild Malay civets (Viverra tangalunga)

“…This is similarly in agreement with records in other carnivores (Amur leopard, Panthera pardus orientalis , Bodgener and Lewis, 2017 ; grizzly bear, Brannon, 1985 ; red panda, Ailurus fulgens , Burrel et al, 2018 ; Tasmanian devil, Hope and Peck, 2016 ; Peck et al , 2015 ; Stannard et al, 2016 ; Indian leopard, P.p. fusca , Shanmugam et al , 2017 ; and brown hyena, Wiesel et al, 2018 ). The documented elevation in mature civet creatinine levels likely relates to differences in muscle mass between adult and growing individuals ( Kerr, 2002 ), as creatinine is a product of muscle catabolism ( Delanaye et al, 2017 ).…”

The influence of in ovo feeding of black cumin extract on the physiological responses of broilers under hot tropical environments

“…Serum was obtained from the blood samples by centrifuging (3,000× g) the samples for fifteen minutes. The blood samples were later analysed for serum metabolites (total protein, aspartate aminotransferase, alanine transferase, triglyceride, glucose, albumin, globulin, and creatinine) using conventional methods (Jain, 1986). Total antibody titers to SRBC were determined by haemagglutination assay to analyze for humoral immunity (Pourhossein et al, 2015).…”