Plasma alkaline phosphatase as a sensitive indicator of age and skeletal development in wild coscoroba swans

Calabuig, Cecilia P.; Ferrer, Miguel; Muriel, Roberto; Tilgar, Vallo

doi:10.1071/wr09160

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“…ALP is associated with measurements of skeletal growth and can be used as an indicator of age, with levels decreasing as the animal reaches adulthood (Calabuig et al 2010 ). Tree-rat ALP was higher in older animals than younger animals and was not consistent with previous murid values (Bradley et al 1988 ; Kemper et al 1987 ; Monamy 1995 ; Old et al 2005 , 2007 ; Thrall et al 2012 ).…”

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Haematology and serum biochemistry in captive Australian native murids: black-footed tree-rat (Mesembriomys gouldii) and greater stick-nest rat (Leporillus conditor)

2016

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The black-footed tree-rat ( Mesembriomys gouldii ) and greater stick-nest rat ( Leporillus conditor ) are near threatened and vulnerable native Australian murids. There is a paucity of health and welfare knowledge for these species and native murids in general. In this paper we aimed to address this deficiency in knowledge by describing some key haematological and blood biochemistry parameters for these species. Haematology and blood biochemistry data were obtained from clinical histories of the two murid species held in captivity at Taronga Zoological Park, Mosman, Australia. The data were analysed to establish confidence intervals for each parameter available and leukocyte morphology described. White blood cell counts were higher in females than males. Both species also had high neutrophil:lymphocyte ratios (tree-rat ratios were almost even). Haematocrit was higher in male stick-nest rats than females. Differential leukocyte counts and leukocyte morphology was consistent with previous descriptions in other murids and between individuals. Blood biochemistry values were unremarkable except for the high level of globulin in stick-nest rats. The values provided in the study will add to the knowledge of health data for murids in captivity and aid captive and natural management of Australian native murids.

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Haematology and serum biochemistry in captive Australian native murids: black-footed tree-rat (Mesembriomys gouldii) and greater stick-nest rat (Leporillus conditor)

2016

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“…Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) is another enzyme that is usually related to the metabolic rate in many Anatidae (Boettcher, 2004;Calabuig, Ferrer, Muriel, & Tilgar, 2010;Olsen, Rininger, Ets, & Sladen, 2002). The higher values of alkaline phosphatase (AP) found European teal could be explained by the higher metabolic rate than Northern shoveler (Table 3).…”

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A comparative study of some haematological and biochemical parameters between two species from the Anatidae family within migration season

Elarabany

2018

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Background: The study of haematological and biochemical parameters is important to evaluate the physiological status in wild birds. In order to carry out ecophysiological or conservation studies, it is important to know the baseline physiological parameters and how these vary with age, sex and life history events. Results: Haematological parameters including red blood corpuscles (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), haematocrit, haemoglobin and related RBC indices and plasma and biochemical parameters including glucose, lipid profile and liver function tests, kidney function tests and electrolyte concentration reference values were determined in two long-distance migratory species from the family Anatidae, the northern shoveler (Anas clypeata) and Eurasian teal (Anas crecca), during migration season. Data revealed significant inter-species differences for most blood and biochemical parameters. These differences are likely due to different feeding habit, diet and species-specific migration behaviour rather than phylogenetic reasons or different environmental condition as they winter at the same place (Máñez et al., Conservation Monitoring in Freshwater Habitats, 2010). Conclusion: To our knowledge, this is the first study that performs a comparative blood analysis on northern shoveler and Eurasian teal during their overwintering period in Manzala Lake, Egypt. Due to the lack of haematological studies on both species during migration, the current results represent a contribution to understanding the physiological adaptations that facilitate the use of different habitats in these species and for establishing reference physiological values and for comparison within the same species, or even with other species in different periods with regard to their use in future conservation efforts or other studies.

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Incubation in shaded hatcheries biases sex-determination but preserves Lepidochelys olivacea hatchling physiology

Robledo-Avila,

Phillips-Farfán,

García-Bucio

et al. 2023

Marine Environmental Research

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Plasma alkaline phosphatase as a sensitive indicator of age and skeletal development in wild coscoroba swans

Cited by 9 publications

References 45 publications

Haematology and serum biochemistry in captive Australian native murids: black-footed tree-rat (Mesembriomys gouldii) and greater stick-nest rat (Leporillus conditor)

Haematology and serum biochemistry in captive Australian native murids: black-footed tree-rat (Mesembriomys gouldii) and greater stick-nest rat (Leporillus conditor)

A comparative study of some haematological and biochemical parameters between two species from the Anatidae family within migration season

Incubation in shaded hatcheries biases sex-determination but preserves Lepidochelys olivacea hatchling physiology

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