Characterization of blood cells in the Leopard Cat (<i>Prionailurus bengalensis</i>)

Salakij, Chaleow; Salakij, Jarernsak; Prihirunkit, Kreangsak; Narkkong, Nual-Anong; Pitakkingthong, Decha

doi:10.1111/j.1939-165x.2010.00215.x

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“…The heterogeneity of basophil granules seen with TEM was similar to that found in other raptors such as Blyth's hawk eagle, the crested serpent eagle, the shikra, and the roadside hawk, Buteo magnirostris . Light microscopic observations of lymphocyte and monocyte morphology and ultrastructure were similar to those of other avian and mammalian species, showing similar forms across the orders …”

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“…Only BG reactions were positive in basophils from the three kite species, which is similar to those from the crested serpent eagle and shikra . ANAE, a nonspecific esterase enzyme for the monocytic lineage in mammals, felids,and reptiles, showed no reactivity in monocytes in these three kite species. The ANAE‐positivity of lymphocytes was similar to other reported findings for birds, reptiles, and mammals .…”

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Quantitative and qualitative characteristics of blood cells in black‐shouldered, Brahminy, and black kites

Salakij

Kasorndorkbua

Pornpanom

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Veterinary Clinical Pathol

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Background: Black-shouldered kites (BSK, Elanus caeruleus), Brahminy kites (BrK, Haliastur indus), and black kites (BK, Milvus migrans govinda) are medium-sized hawks found in Thailand, and little is known about the hematology of these three kite species.Objective: This study reports basic hematologic values and describes the light microscopic, cytochemical, and ultrastructural characteristics of blood cells in these kites.Methods: Blood samples were collected from 113 healthy kites (50 BSKs, 53 BrKs, and 10 BKs) from January 2012 to December 2017. Complete blood cell counts, cytochemical staining (Sudan black B, peroxidase [PO], periodic acid-Schiff, α-naphthyl acetate esterase, and β-glucuronidase), and transmission electron microscopy were performed using standard methods.Results: Hematology, morphometry, and cytochemical staining patterns of blood cells were tabulated. BSK erythrocytes were smaller than BrK and BK erythrocytes.Heterophils, the largest granulocytes, were the most prevalent leukocytes in all kites. Cytochemical reactions in blood cells from these three kite species were the same, except that heterophils from BrKs were the only cells positive for PO. The ultrastructure of heterophil and eosinophil granules from the BSKs were similar in their homogeneous electron densities but differed in shape. The eosinophil granules from BrKs and BKs revealed heterogeneous electron densities with central pallor in some granules. Basophils had different granular electron densities, and some granules were electron-lucent. Conclusion:The 23 baseline hematologic values and morphologic, cytochemical, and ultrastructural characteristics of all blood cell types in this study provide reference data for future kite healthcare. K E Y W O R D S Accipitridae, beta-glucuronidase, cytochemistry, hematology, ultrastructure 1 | INTRODUCTION The black-shouldered or black-winged kite (Elanus caeruleus, BSK), Brahminy kite (Haliastur indus, BrK), and black kite (Milvus migrans govinda, BK) are medium-sized hawks of the family Accipitridae (order Accipitriformes) and are the only three kite species commonly found in Thailand. The BSK and BrK are common residents, whereas the BK is a rare resident but common winter visitor. 1 The Kasetsart University Raptor Rehabilitation Unit (KURRU) has admitted various

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Quantitative and qualitative characteristics of blood cells in black‐shouldered, Brahminy, and black kites

Salakij

Kasorndorkbua

Pornpanom

et al. 2019

Veterinary Clinical Pathol

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“…Basal level of RBC in far‐east wild cats was higher than in most cat species (Caro et al., ; Kocan et al., ; Prihirunkit et al., ; Salakij, Prihirunkit, Narkkong, Apibal, & Tongthainun, ), but very similar to leopard cat ( P. bengalensis ), which was physically immobilized also without anesthesia within an hour (Salakij et al., ). We showed that RBC number decreased in 20 min after the beginning of capture procedure.…”

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“…During the last 30 years, the use of blood profiles to estimate the welfare of wild cats in both captive and wild settings has become a usual practice among zoo veterinaries and field zoologists. At present, for 17 of the 38 wild cat species blood profiles have been obtained and described in scientific literature (Akuzawa, Mochizuki, & Yasuda, ; Brown, Lappin, Brown, Munkhtsog, & Swanson, ; Caro et al., ; Dunbar, Nol, & Linda, ; Erasmus, ; Kocan, Blouin, & Glenn, ; Marco, Martinez, Pastor, & Lavin, ; Prihirunkit, Salakij, Apibal, & Narkkong, ; Salakij, Salakij, Narkkong, Sirinarumitr, & Pattanarangsan, ,b, b, , , and others). However, blood profiles can be influenced significantly by the sampling procedure, including capture method, type of anesthesia, and time to blood collection (Moen, Rasmussen, Burdett, & Pelican, ; Serieys et al., ).…”

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“…Capturing wild cats is a labor‐consuming procedure, not standardized, and may include trapping, chasing, capturing with the nets, darting with anesthetic drugs and other methods depending on cat species and study place (in the wild or captivity) (Beltrán, Delibes, Recio, & Aza, ; Caro et al., ; Dunbar et al., ; Naidenko, Pavlova, & Kirilyuk, , ; Salakij, Salakij, Prihirunkit, Narkkong, & Pitakkingthong, ). The common procedure of collecting blood samples (handling time) in wild cats can be extremely stressful and implies the immobilization of animals with capture and anesthesia up to an hour both in captivity and in the wild (Akuzawa et al., ; Brown et al., ; Marco et al., ; Moen et al., ).…”

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The method matters: The effect of handling time on cortisol level and blood parameters in wild cats

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Blood analysis has recently become a popular tool to assess the welfare of the wild cats. However, the estimates of blood parameters may depend on the sampling method. We have tested (1) if the sampling procedure influences blood parameters and (2) what parameters are the most efficient in assessing the physiological status in wild cat species. We assessed the effect of handling time on red blood cells (RBC) and white blood cells (WBC) counts, the ratio of neutrophils to lymphocytes (N/L ratio), and serum cortisol level within 1 hr after the capture of the animal in six far-east wild cats (Prionailurus bengalensis euptilura). Also, we analyzed literature data in 17 cat species to assess the effect of place of study, type of immobilization, and handling time on WBC count and N/L ratio. Serum cortisol level varied significantly with the handling time. RBC and WBC counts were strongly affected by the handling time. N/L ratio was very robust and did not depend on the handling time. However, the analysis of literature data has shown that the prolonged handling time (over 1 hr) and the type of immobilization significantly influence the N/L ratio, whereas the WBC count does not depend on any of considered factors. We conclude that while most blood parameters of cats are affected by routine handling time, the N/L ratio does not vary if the samples are collected within 1 hr after the capture of the animal. All other tested parameters should be treated with caution.

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Characterisation of blood cells in jungle cat, Felis chaus (Carnivora, Felidae)

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Characterization of blood cells in the Leopard Cat (Prionailurus bengalensis)

Abstract: These findings will facilitate interpretation of hematologic results for future investigative and diagnostic studies of this species.

Cited by 8 publications

References 6 publications

Quantitative and qualitative characteristics of blood cells in black‐shouldered, Brahminy, and black kites

Quantitative and qualitative characteristics of blood cells in black‐shouldered, Brahminy, and black kites

The method matters: The effect of handling time on cortisol level and blood parameters in wild cats

Characterisation of blood cells in jungle cat, Felis chaus (Carnivora, Felidae)

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