Serum chemistry of bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus).

Heidel, J R; Philo, L M; Albert, T F; Andreasen, C B; Stang, B V

Heidel, J R; Philo, L M; Albert, T F; Andreasen, C B; Stang, B V.

Afiliación

Heidel JR; Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University, Corvallis 97331-4802, USA.

J Wildl Dis ; 32(1): 75-9, 1996 Jan.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-8627940

RESUMEN

Sera of 19 male and female bowhead whales (Balaena mysticetus) collected near Barrow, Alaska (USA) between 30 August and 13 October 1992 were evaluated for 18 serum chemistry values. Male bowhead whales had significantly greater creatinine and sodium concentrations, and significantly lower glucose concentrations than females. Pregnant females had greater triglyceride levels than non-pregnant females. The mean concentrations of creatinine, blood urea nitrogen, alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin, total protein, sodium, potassium, chloride, phosphorus, and calcium were similar to those previously reported from bowhead whales. High aspartate aminotransferase and creatinine kinase levels were attributed to muscle damage associated with harpooning.

Asunto(s)

Preñez/sangre; Caracteres Sexuales; Ballenas/sangre; Animales; Análisis Químico de la Sangre/veterinaria; Glucemia/análisis; Proteínas Sanguíneas/análisis; Creatinina/sangre; Femenino; Masculino; Embarazo; Valores de Referencia; Sodio/sangre; Triglicéridos/sangre

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Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Ballenas / Preñez / Caracteres Sexuales Límite: Animals / Pregnancy Idioma: En Revista: J Wildl Dis Año: 1996 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Estados Unidos Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos

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