Indicators of physiological stress in broiler chickens during road transportation
Differential leucocyte counts and plasma activities of the muscle enzyme, creatine kinase, have been determined in blood samples obtained from broiler chickens, immediately prior to and following road transportation from farm to processing plant for slaughter. These parameters are proposed as indicators of physiological stress based on previous findings. Heterophil:lymphocyte ratios and plasma creatine kinase […]
The Health, Haematology and Blood Biochemistry of Free-Ranging Farm Cats in Relation to Social Status
In order to test the hypothesis that social parameters within carnivore societies are correlated with health status, a profile is presented of the general health, haematology and blood biochemistry of a colony of free-living feral farm cats (Felis silvestris catus). Samples and biochemical data were collected between late November and early December 1989. A higher […]
Haematological and serum biochemistry reference intervals for the Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis)
We report the first investigation into sub-species specific haematological and serum biochemistry reference intervals for the Amur leopard ( Panthera pardus orientalis ). A total of 62 samples were included in this retrospective study. All animals involved were part of the European Endangered species breeding Program. The samples were collected between December 1995 and May […]