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Age-related changes in plasma biochemical values of farmed emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae)
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Age-related changes in plasma biochemical values of farmed emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae)

N.D. Costa, D.E. McDonald and R.A. Swan
Australian Veterinary Journal, Vol.70(9), pp.341-344
1993
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Abstract

Blood samples were collected from 40 emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae) of 4 different age groups ranging from 1 week to 14 months. Plasma values of glucose, cholesterol, uric acid, total protein, albumin, creatine kinase, aspartate amino transferase, alkaline phosphatase, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium were measured. Fourteen-month-old birds had lower plasma glucose values and enzyme activities and higher plasma protein values than younger birds. One-week-old birds had higher cholesterol and uric acid values than other age groups. Plasma calcium, phosphorus and magnesium values did not differ across the age profiles sampled.

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3 Agriculture, Environment & Ecology
3.51 Dairy & Animal Sciences
3.51.208 Poultry Nutrition
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Veterinary Sciences
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Plant & Animal Science
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