Age-related changes in plasma biochemical values of farmed emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae)
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Costa, N.D., McDonald, D.E. and Swan, R.A. (1993) Age-related changes in plasma biochemical values of farmed emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae). Australian Veterinary Journal, 70 (9). pp. 341-344.
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Abstract
Blood samples were collected from 40 emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae) of 4 different age groups ranging from 1 week to 14 months. Plasma values of glucose, cholesterol, uric acid, total protein, albumin, creatine 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 calcium, phosphorus and magnesium values did not differ across the age profiles sampled.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
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| Murdoch Affiliation: | School of Veterinary Studies |
| Publisher: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| URI: | http://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/id/eprint/19641 |
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