Daily variations of blood biochemical parameters in the red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa) |
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Authors: | Pablo Rodríguez Francisco S Tortosa Christian Gortázar |
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Institution: | (1) Departamento de Zoología, C1-Rabanales, 14071 Córdoba, Spain;(2) Instituto de Investigación en Recursos Cinegéticos (IREC, CSIC-UCLM-JCCM), Ronda de Toledo s.n., 13071 Ciudad Real, Spain |
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Abstract: | The study of blood chemistry provides important information about many aspects of the biology and physiology of animals. It
is known that many factors can influence the results of such analyses. A proper knowledge of these effects is necessary to
correctly interpret the results. In this paper, we analyzed the daily variations of blood biochemical parameters of 32 captive
red-legged partridges (Alectoris
rufa) of both sexes to test the effect of the daily cycle on these parameters. We found daily variation in glucose, cholesterol,
uric acid, triglycerides, and calcium, but not in total protein and creatinine. A sex effect was only significant in uric
acid. The most reliable data were those obtained from blood samples collected in midday hours. Hence, this time is suggested
for blood-sampling in future studies. |
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Keywords: | Blood biochemistry Daily variations Alectoris rufa Light– dark cycle |
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