Serum biochemical values in fallow deer Emphasis

Authors: N PoljičakMilas A Slavica Z Janicki M Robić M Belić S MilinkovićTur

Publish Date: 2004/01/13

Volume: 50, Issue: 1, Pages: 7-12

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Abstract

Serum biochemical values were determined in blood samples collected from 48 shot fallow deer from the Brijuni islands and 45 sedated fallow deer Dama dama L from hunting grounds in the continental part of Croatia The parameters were compared with regard to age sex and habitat Statistically significant differences were found for serum total protein concentration alkaline phosphatase aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase activity between young and adult island deer as well as for total protein triacylglyceride cholesterol concentration and alkaline phosphatase activity between young and adult continental deer In young animals island males had higher albumin concentrations while continental males had higher alkaline phosphatase values than females In adult animals island males had a higher blood urea nitrogen concentration while continental males had higher albumin and cholesterol concentrations aspartate aminotransferase alanine aminotransferase alkaline phosphatase and creatine kinase activities In this group males exhibited lower bilirubin and triacylglyceride concentrations than females Our results indicate that besides age sex and sampling method nutritional and environmental factors should be considered when evaluating serum biochemical parameters of fallow deer

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