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J Wildl Dis.: Hematology, plasma chemistry, and
bacteriology of wild tundra swans (Cygnus columbianus) in
Alaska.
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| Article Type: | Reprint |
| Subject: |
Whistling swan
(Diseases) Hematology (Research) Bacteriology (Research) |
| Authors: |
Milani, J.F. Wilson, H. Ziccardi, M. |
| Pub Date: | 03/01/2012 |
| Publication: | Name: Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery Publisher: Association of Avian Veterinarians Audience: Academic Format: Magazine/Journal Subject: Health Copyright: COPYRIGHT 2012 Association of Avian Veterinarians ISSN: 1082-6742 |
| Issue: | Date: March, 2012 Source Volume: 26 Source Issue: 1 |
| Topic: | Event Code: 310 Science & research |
| Geographic: | Geographic Scope: United States Geographic Name: Alaska Geographic Code: 1U9AK Alaska; 1USA United States |
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| Accession Number: | 288978089 |
| Full Text: |
Blood and cloacal swabs were collected from 100 (66 female, 34
male) wild tundra swans (Cygnus columbianus) molting in northwestern
Alaska, July 25-28, 2008, to establish hematologic and serum chemistry
reference values and to isolate enteric Salmonella species and
Escherichia coli O157:H7. Plasma biochemistry and hematology values did
not vary significantly by sex or age. Tundra swans had high levels of
creatine kinase, lactate dehydrogenase, amylase, and alkaline
phosphatase compared with some other avian species (values were up to 7
times greater), possibly indicating capture myopathy. However,
concentrations were much lower (up to 8 times lower) than in other
waterfowl exposed to similar or more intensive capture methods. White
blood cell count and hematocrit values were similar to other waterfowl
species, and enteric Salmonella species and E coli O157:H7 were not
present among birds sampled. Our data provide the first biochemical,
hematologic, and bacteriologic reference values for wild tundra swans. 2012;48:212-215. |
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