Serum biochemistry of free-ranging black francolins (Francolinus francolinus) including sex-related differences

Serum biochemistry of free-ranging black francolins (Francolinus francolinus) including sex-related differences

Black francolin (Francolinus francolinus) is a game bird belonging to Phasianidae family. This species is native to Southern Asia, Middle-East and Caspian region including Turkey. Black francolins are popular game animals and they play an important role in biological control of pests. Nevertheless,...

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Published in:Journal of Applied Animal Research Vol. 42; no. 4; pp. 420 - 422
Main Authors: Ozkan, Cagr Ozgur, Arikan, Fehmi, Uckardes, Fatih, Guven, Inan, Ulger, Ismail, Kamalak, Adem
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis 01-01-2014
Subjects:
adults
alanine transaminase
albumins
aspartate transaminase
bilirubin
biological control
black francolin
blood serum
cholesterol
creatinine
females
Francolinus
Francolinus francolinus
game birds
glucose
indigenous species
males
pest control
pests
potassium
protein content
serum biochemistry
sex effects
sodium
triacylglycerols
uric acid
Middle East
South Asia
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Summary:Black francolin (Francolinus francolinus) is a game bird belonging to Phasianidae family. This species is native to Southern Asia, Middle-East and Caspian region including Turkey. Black francolins are popular game animals and they play an important role in biological control of pests. Nevertheless, studies conducted on this species are extremely rare. The objective of this study is to introduce a profile of serum biochemistry for wild black francolins and to determine variations between sexes. We have analysed 13 serum parameters for each gender separately. We sampled 20 clinically healthy, adult black francolins. Analysed biochemical parameters are as follows: aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), glucose, triglycerides, cholesterol, creatinine, uric acid, total bilirubin, total protein, albumin, globulin, sodium and potassium. Females had significantly higher levels of aspartate aminotransferase and ALT while males had higher cholesterol levels.
Bibliography:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09712119.2013.875911
ISSN:0974-1844
0971-2119
0974-1844
DOI:10.1080/09712119.2013.875911