Hematological and serum biochemical reference values and cohort analysis in the Gilbert's potoroo (Potorous gilbertii).
Hematology and serum biochemistry blood values are tabulated for Australia's most critically endangered mammal, the Gilbert's potoroo (Potorous gilbertii). Significant differences were found between origin (captive or wild individuals) and age (subadult or adult) of animals. Sex, and presence or absence of Treponema infection, had minimal significance on blood values. Typical cell morphology is discussed, and hemoparasite examination identified Theileria spp. and Breinlia spp. Eighty samples were collected from a population of only 35 individuals, reflective of a population census rather than of a study reliant on statistical extrapolation. These reference ranges and findings will assist in the ongoing health management of this critically endangered species. hematology, biochemistry, marsupial, Gilbert's potoroo, Potorous gilbertii.
Vaughan
Rebecca J
RJ
School of Veterinary and Health Sciences, Murdoch University, South Street, Murdoch, Western Australia 6150. R.Vaughan@murdoch.edu.au
Warren
Kristin S
KS
Mills
Jennifer S
JS
Palmer
Carly
C
Fenwick
Stan
S
Monaghan
Cree L
CL
Friend
Antony J
AJ
D000367:Age Factors; D000818:Animals; D000835:Animals, Wild / Q000097:blood; D000836:Animals, Zoo / Q000097:blood; D001315:Australia; D001774:Blood Chemical Analysis / Q000662:veterinary*; D015331:Cohort Studies; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D005260:Female; D006403:Hematologic Tests / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D048328:Potoroidae / Q000097:blood*; D012016:Reference Values; D012737:Sex Factors; D013045:Species Specificity