Hematology and serum biochemistry values of captive Attwater's prairie chickens (Tympanuchus cupido attwateri). |
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| Authors: | Gary D West Vicky L Haines |
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| Institution: | San Antonio Zoo and Aquarium, Texas 78212, USA. |
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| Abstract: | Hematology and serum biochemistry values are reported for 33 Attwater's prairie chickens (Tympanuchus cupido attwateri) that were captive-reared at the San Antonio Zoo as part of a federal reintroduction program in Texas. Hematologic values include packed cell volume, and total and differential white blood cell counts. The biochemical values include concentrations of serum calcium, total protein, albumin, phosphorus, glucose, uric acid, and cholesterol. Mathematic computation of globulin concentration and albumin: globulin ratios were conducted. Also, determination of the serum activities of creatine kinase and aspartate aminotransferase was done. |
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