Blood constituents of farmed red deer (Cervus elaphus). II. biochemical values

Authors: Wilson PR, Pauli JV
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 31, Issue 1-2, pp 1-3, Jan 1983
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Deer, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant
Subject Terms: Biochemistry/chemistry, Circulatory system/haematology, Clinical pathology, Diagnostic procedures
Article class: Scientific Article

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Abstract: Approximately 80 farmed male and female red deer aged three months and over were blood sampled and biochemical parameters measured. The deer were sampled by jugular venepuncture without tranquilliiation. Mean values recorded were serum gamma-glutamyltransferase (19.5 IU/l), glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase (43.0 IU/l), creatine phosphokinase (197.9 IU/l), plasma pepsinogen (0.91 IU/i), blood urea nitrogen (8.56 mmol/l), serum glucose (6.9 mmol/l), phosphorus (1.75 mmol/l), calcium (2.13 mmol/l), magnesium (0.74 mmol/l), potassium (4.43 mmol/l) and sodium (138.5 mmol/l). There were no significant differences in any parameter between sexes or between age groups 3-8 months, 9-18 months, or older.

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