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- Title
Serum Biochemistry of Collared Peccaries (Pecari Tajacu) in Captivity in Northeastern Brazil.
- Authors
Minervino, A. H. H.; Araújo, C. A. S. C.; Barrêto-Júnior, R. A.; Soares, H. S.; Oliveira, M. F.; Mori, C. S.; Neves, K. A. L.; Vale, W. G.; Gennari, S. M.; Ortolani, E. L.
- Abstract
This study aimed to determine the metabolic profile of P. tajacu and correlate these values with the animals' sex and age. We collected 63 blood samples from a herd of peccaries in Mossoró northeastern of Brazil. The concentrations of total protein, albumin, urea, creatinine, aspartate amino transferase, gamma-glutamyl transferase, alkaline phosphatase, lactate dehydrogenase, creatine kinase, cholesterol, triglycerides, calcium and phosphorus were determined using automated biochemical apparatus and commercial kits. Young animals showed triglyceride, creatinine, AST and GGT levels that were lower (P<0.05) than in adults. Females showed higher (P<0.05) total protein and triglyceride levels than in males and this may have been due to better quality of food and because males presented greater stress during blood sampling. The data presented contributes towards the knowledge of the biochemical profile of this species.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; BLOOD serum analysis; PECCARIES; LACTATE dehydrogenase; ALKALINE phosphatase; CREATININE
- Publication
Pakistan Veterinary Journal, 2014, Vol 34, Issue 4, p538
- ISSN
0253-8318
- Publication type
Article