Age-related hematologic changes in captive-reared houbara, white-bellied, and rufous-crested bustards.
Blood samples were obtained at monthly intervals between April 1994 and March 1996 from captive-bred houbara (Chlamydotis undulata macqueenii), rufous-crested (Eupodotis ruficrista gindiana), and white-bellied (Eupodotis senegalensis) bustards from 4-24 wk of age. Hematology investigations were conducted to determine age-related changes and to establish reference values for growing chicks of these species. There were significant age-related changes in hematocrit, hemoglobin, and red cell count in young birds compared with those of adults. White cell counts (lymphocytes and monocytes) were higher in juvenile birds, compared with adult values.
Howlett
Judith C
JC
National Avian Research Center, Environmental Research & Wildlife Development Agency, P.O. Box 45553, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. narcain@emirates.net.ae
Bailey
Thomas A
TA
Samour
Jaime H
JH
Naldo
Jesus L
JL
D'Aloia
Marie-Ann
MA
D000375:Aging / Q000097:blood*; D000818:Animals; D001717:Birds / Q000097:blood*; D001772:Blood Cell Count / Q000662:veterinary; D006400:Hematocrit / Q000662:veterinary; D006454:Hemoglobins / Q000032:analysis; D012016:Reference Values
D006454:Hemoglobins