Dynamics of haematology and blood biochemistry in free-living African whitebacked vulture ( Pseudogyps africanus) nestlings

Reference values for some haematological- and plasma chemical parameters were established in 33 apparently normal, free-living African whitebacked vulture ( Pseudogyps africanus) nestlings. This information can be used in future ornithological research. A total of 27 variables were examined, which i...

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Published in:Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part A, Molecular & integrative physiology Molecular & integrative physiology, 1998-07, Vol.120 (3), p.495-508
Main Authors: van Wyk, Erika, van der Bank, Herman, Verdoorn, Gerhard H.
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Language:English
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African whitebacked vulture
Baseline data
Blood biochemistry
Free-living
Haematology
Nestlings
Pseudogyps africanus
Reference values
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Summary:Reference values for some haematological- and plasma chemical parameters were established in 33 apparently normal, free-living African whitebacked vulture ( Pseudogyps africanus) nestlings. This information can be used in future ornithological research. A total of 27 variables were examined, which include: leucocyte- and erythrocyte counts, haemoglobin concentration, haematocrit, haematimetric indices, glucose, creatinine, urea, total protein, albumin, globulin, albumin/globulin ratio, cholesterol, total lipids, triglycerides, aspartate aminotransferase, cholinesterase, lactate dehydrogenase, alkaline phosphatase, calcium, phosphorus, chloride, potassium, sodium and osmolarity. Blood values of the different parameters were reported on the basis of the ranges and means described for several other raptors and avian species in general. Only five parameters exhibited statistically significant ( P
ISSN:1095-6433
1531-4332
DOI:10.1016/S1095-6433(98)10059-4