Naslov
Mineral concentrations in plasma of young and adult red deer

Autori
Nada Kučer, Josipa Kuleš, Renata Barić Rafaj, Josip Tončić, Ivan Vicković, Igor Štoković, Dalibor Potočnjak, Branko Šoštarić

Izvornik
Veterinarski arhiv (0372-5480) 83 (2013), 4; 425-434

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
mineral; electrolyte; ionized calcium; red deer; Cervus elaphus

Sažetak
Eastern Croatia (Kopacki rit) is one of the most famous habitat of red deer (Cervus elaphus). Knowledge of normal electrolyte and mineral concentrations, together with other hematological and biochemical values, are essential for appropriate diagnosis of diseases and health control. The aim of this study was to determine mineral and electrolyte concentrations in young red deer population and compare them with adults. Serum total calcium (tCa), inorganic phosphorus (iP), total magnesium (tMg), total protein and albumin were determined by spectrophotometric analysis ; and ionized calcium (Ca2+), magnesium (Mg2+), sodium (Na+), potassium (K+) and chloride (Cl-) concentrations were determined by ion-selective electrodes (ISE). Young animals showed significantly higher values of K+, tCa, Ca2+, Mg2+, iP and albumin, while Na+, Cl- and protein concentrations were lower. There was no significant difference in the tMg concentration and Ca2+/Mg2+ ratio in relation to age. In wild animals, these laboratory analyses are still in their very beginning due to difficulties in collecting data and lack of equipment in veterinary practice. Electrolyte and mineral values determined in this study can be considered reference data for health control and disease diagnosis.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Veterinarska medicina

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