Journal article
Haematological characteristics of morbid members of the Macropodidae
Comparative Clinical Pathology, Vol.14(4), pp.191-196
2006
Abstract
Haematological data from clinically ill animals coming from six species of macropodids were retrospectively analysed. A haematological indication of inflammation was the most commonly observed abnormality, present in 19/29 animals. Of these, 18/19 exhibited changes in neutrophil concentration. The magnitude of neutrophilia was typically ‘mild’ with only two animals having a neutrophil concentration greater than 10×109/l. Morphological atypia of neutrophils was less commonly present (10/19). Hyperfibrinogenaemia was the least reliable indicator of inflammation (6/19). Mild anaemia was evident in three animals with no indication of increased erythropoietic response. This study indicates that the haematological response by macropodids, to a range of clinical disorders, is likely to result in only mild changes in haematological values. Consequently, when such mild changes are encountered, a thorough investigation of the animal’s health should ensue.
Details
- Title
- Haematological characteristics of morbid members of the Macropodidae
- Authors/Creators
- P. Clark (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
- Publication Details
- Comparative Clinical Pathology, Vol.14(4), pp.191-196
- Publisher
- Springer Verlag
- Identifiers
- 991005542621107891
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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