Determination of the hematological values and detection of Chlamydophila psittaci antibodies in captive Palawan Hill Mynah at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Nature Center

[...]trade, along with habitat loss due to deforestation has resulted in significant population decline. Providing preliminary values for G. religiosa palawanensis will have a significant impact on the preservation and protection of the species and having initial values will aid in determining an individual's health status, thus resulting in improved health care for the species. Since the samples obtained came from Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Nature Center, which houses a number of avian species, it is imperative that the presence of C. psittaci antibodies are to be determined within the samples. [...]since the park is planning to rehabilitate and release subsequently the animals, knowing its status of infection will be beneficial so as not to release and infect the animals in the wild with Chlamydophila psitacci. [...]with the zoonotic potential of Chlamydophila psittaci, it is warranted to know the infection status of the animals.