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J Zoo Wild Med.: Postprandial biochemistry changes in
penguins (Spheniscus demersus) including
hyperuricemia.
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| Article Type: | Reprint |
| Subject: |
Penguins
(Health aspects) Penguins (Care and treatment) Hyperuricemia (Research) Hyperuricemia (Risk factors) |
| Authors: |
Cray, C. Stremme, D.W Arheart, K.L |
| Pub Date: | 12/01/2010 |
| Publication: | Name: Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery Publisher: Association of Avian Veterinarians Audience: Academic Format: Magazine/Journal Subject: Health Copyright: COPYRIGHT 2010 Association of Avian Veterinarians ISSN: 1082-6742 |
| Issue: | Date: Dec, 2010 Source Volume: 24 Source Issue: 4 |
| Topic: | Event Code: 310 Science & research |
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| Accession Number: | 252005089 |
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In a clinical setting, it is important to differentiate abnormal
values that may be a normal change resulting from feeding and those that
may be disease related. Such postprandial changes have been identified
in mammalian and avian species. In the current study, pre- and
postvalues for several routine biochemical analytes from penguins
(Spheniscus demersus) were examined. Significant increases were found in
uric acid, triglycerides, and bile acids (P < 0.001). Uric acid
levels increased more than threefold. These data indicate that
postprandial changes should be considered when interpreting abnormal
biochemistry values in penguins. 2010;41: 325-326. |
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