Longitudinal study of haematological and biochemical constituents in blood of the Asian elephant ( Elephas maximus)

1. 1. Haematological parameters and biochemical analytes were determined in four elephants over a period of one year. 2. 2. The haematological profile remained constant over time and was similar between animals. 3. 3. Values for biochemical analytes were stable except for akaline phosphatase, gamma...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Comparative biochemistry and physiology. A, Comparative physiology Comparative physiology, 1990, Vol.96 (1), p.131-134
Hauptverfasser:	Niemuller, C, Gentry, P.A, Liptrap, R.M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Alkaline Phosphatase - blood Animals Biological and medical sciences Creatinine - blood Elephants - blood Female Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology gamma-Glutamyltransferase - blood Longitudinal Studies Male Sexual Behavior, Animal - physiology Testosterone - blood Vertebrates: blood, hematopoietic organs, reticuloendothelial system
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Zusammenfassung:	1. 1. Haematological parameters and biochemical analytes were determined in four elephants over a period of one year. 2. 2. The haematological profile remained constant over time and was similar between animals. 3. 3. Values for biochemical analytes were stable except for akaline phosphatase, gamma glutamyl transferase and creatinine which rose during musth in male elephants. 4. 4. The association of elevated enzyme levels with increased testosterone concentrations is discussed.
ISSN:	0300-9629
DOI:	10.1016/0300-9629(90)90053-U