Age-related changes in plasma biochemical values of farmed emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae)
1993
Costa, N.D. | McDonald, D.E. | Swan, R.A. (Murdoch Univ. (Australia). School of Veterinary Studies)
Blood samples were collected from 40 emus of 4 different age groups ranging from 1 week to 14 months. Plasma values of glucose, cholesterol, uric acid, total protein, albumin, creatin 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 Ca, P, and Mg values did not differ across the age profiles sampled.
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