Serum bile acids concentration in captive black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus)

This study was conducted in order to determine serum bile acids concentration in captive black-tailed prairie dogs ( Cynomys ludovicianus ). Sixteen healthy intact prairie dogs of both sexes were studied as part of an overall clinical health evaluation performed under general isoflurane anesthesia....

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Published in:Comparative clinical pathology 2016, Vol.25 (1), p.47-51
Main Authors: Wyre, N. R., Eshar, D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Hematology
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Oncology
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Pathology
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Summary:This study was conducted in order to determine serum bile acids concentration in captive black-tailed prairie dogs ( Cynomys ludovicianus ). Sixteen healthy intact prairie dogs of both sexes were studied as part of an overall clinical health evaluation performed under general isoflurane anesthesia. Each animal underwent a complete physical examination, complete blood count, serum biochemistry, urinalysis, whole body radiology, and cardiographic examination. Blood samples were collected from the Jugular vein and submitted for a serum bile acids analysis. The mean and median serum bile acids concentration for the black-tailed prairie dog in this study was 12.5 μmol/L (min = 2 μmol/L, max = 24 μmol/L). The data presented in this report can promote better physiological understanding and improve clinical management of this rodent species.
ISSN:1618-5641
1618-565X
DOI:10.1007/s00580-015-2137-5