A Review on Blood Reference Values as a Valuable Marker of Wildlife Welfare in Erinaceus europaeus

The western-European hedgehog ( ), in expanding its range towards human habitats, faces exposure to contaminants and biological agents, potentially leading to diseases associated with hematological and biochemical changes. As bioindicators of environmental pollution and carriers of zoonotic agents,...

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Published in:Animals (Basel) 2024-03, Vol.14 (6), p.982
Main Authors: Rosa, Sofia, Silvestre-Ferreira, Ana C, Queiroga, Felisbina Luísa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
animals’ health
Biochemistry
Biomarkers
Blood
Climate change
Environmental conditions
Hematology
Laboratories
Mortality
One Health
Pathogens
reference intervals
Review
Staphylococcus infections
western-European hedgehog
Zoonoses
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Summary:The western-European hedgehog ( ), in expanding its range towards human habitats, faces exposure to contaminants and biological agents, potentially leading to diseases associated with hematological and biochemical changes. As bioindicators of environmental pollution and carriers of zoonotic agents, hedgehogs play a crucial role in One Health studies, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive understanding of their clinical-pathological aspects. Exploring the blood reference values in healthy animals of this species is crucial for understanding and improving their well-being, and identifying possible diseases/pathogens that may affect its conservation and/or impact human health. This review is focused on analyzing the data available in the literature for blood reference intervals. A comprehensive literature review of the studies published in Europe is performed, highlighting their specificities, and emphasizing the need for continuous research in this field. Our final goal is to provide a crucial tool for assessing the health status of the species, and underscoring the significance of research in this specific domain.
ISSN:2076-2615
2076-2615
DOI:10.3390/ani14060982