THE EFFECT OF UNDERNUTRITION ON HEMATOLOGICAL AND SERUM BIOCHEMICAL VARIABLES IN WILD BOAR (SUS SCROFA)

Authors
WOLKERS J WENSING T BRUINDERINK GWTAG SCHONEWILLE JT
Citation
J. Wolkers et al., THE EFFECT OF UNDERNUTRITION ON HEMATOLOGICAL AND SERUM BIOCHEMICAL VARIABLES IN WILD BOAR (SUS SCROFA), Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part A, Physiology, 108(2-3), 1994, pp. 431-437
Citations number
41
Categorie Soggetti
Physiology,Biology
Journal title
Comparative biochemistry and physiology. Part A, Physiology → ACNP
ISSN journal
10964940
Volume
108
Issue
2-3
Year of publication
1994
Pages
431 - 437
Database
ISI
SICI code
1096-4940(1994)108:2-3<431:TEOUOH>2.0.ZU;2-7
Abstract
The effect of induced long term undernutrition on the blood compositio n of wild boar was studied. During the first weeks, the activity of pl asma alkaline phosphatase decreased, while creatinine concentrations i ncreased, and the ratio urea/creatinine decreased, suggesting a renal mechanism as well as recycling of nitrogenous waste products to conser ve nitrogen. During the last weeks, haemoglobin and packed cell volume decreased, suggesting protein or mineral deficiencies, and the ratio urea/creatinine increased, indicating substantial endogenous protein c atabolism.