Age-related changes in plasma biochemical values of farmed emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae) |
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Authors: | ND COSTA DE McDONALD RA SWAN |
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Affiliation: | School of Veterinary Studies, Murdoch University, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia 6150 |
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Abstract: | SUMMARY Blood samples were collected from 40 emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae) of 4 different age groups ranging from 1 week to 14 months. Plasma values of glucose, cholesterol, uric acid, total protein, albumin, creatine kinase, aspartate amino transferase, alkaline phosphatase, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium were measured. Fourteen-month-old birds had lower plasma glucose values and enzyme activities and higher plasma protein values than younger birds. One-week-old birds had higher cholesterol and uric acid values than other age groups. Plasma calcium, phosphorus and magnesium values did not differ across the age profiles sampled. |
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