Winter blood values of selected parameters in a group of non-hibernating captive brown bears (Ursus arctos).
Pol J Vet Sci
; 18(4): 885-8, 2015.
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Bears undergo some significant changes reflected in blood values during winter season. The most significant are reduced urea and increased creatinine, by some authors considered to be physiological indicators of hibernation. Studied group of six captive brown bears (Ursus arctos) showed decreased activity in winter but were accepting food and walked outdoors. Blood parameters assessed in February 2011 revealed mean values of leucocytes and neutrophils as significantly lower, and creatinine significantly increased compared to captive and free living bears sampled during other seasons when bears are active.
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Asunto principal:
Estaciones del Año
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Ursidae
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Animales de Zoológico
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Animals
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En
Revista:
Pol J Vet Sci
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA VETERINARIA
Año:
2015
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Article
Pais de publicación:
Alemania