Hematological and biochemical reference values for the endangered kiso horse.
Abstract: To establish blood and biochemical references for the endangered Kiso horse, blood samples were collected from 111 adult Kiso horses, 74.5% of the existing breed. The samples were analyzed for 23 hematological and biochemical parameters to determine their means and standard deviations (SD). We compared the mean ± 2SD with the reference values cited in one of the most commonly used veterinary textbooks in Japan. The hematology of Kiso horses is characterized by lower erythrocyte count and hematocrit and hemoglobin levels. In addition, their serum biochemistry showed lower levels of aspartate transaminase, alkaline phosphatase, and γ-glutamyl transferase. Whether these propensities are attributed to breed-specific factors or are acquired factors remains unclear. Nevertheless, this study provides useful diagnostic indices for the endangered Kiso horse.
Publication Date: 2013-12-27 PubMed ID: 24834006PubMed Central: PMC4013988DOI: 10.1294/jes.24.75Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research article provides the first extensive study to establish blood and biochemical reference values for the endangered Kiso horse. This diagnostic data will be instrumental in monitoring the health of these animals.
Sample Collection and Analysis
- Researchers managed to collect blood samples from 111 adult Kiso horses, which constituted a remarkable 74.5% of the existing breed population.
- The blood samples were assessed for 23 hematological and biochemical parameters. These parameters were analyzed to determine their means (average values) and standard deviations (SD), which indicate the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values.
- The results were then compared with standard reference values from a widely-used veterinary textbook in Japan.
Findings
- The researchers found a few distinguishing characteristics in the blood composition of Kiso horses. They had lower erythrocyte (red blood cell) counts, hematocrit (the volume percentage of red blood cells in blood), and hemoglobin levels as compared to the reference values.
- The serum biochemistry, another critical aspect of the study, also revealed some unique traits in the Kiso horses. They had lower levels of aspartate transaminase, alkaline phosphatase, and γ-glutamyl transferase. These enzymes play a crucial role in various physiological processes, including liver function and bone metabolism.
Implications and Conclusions
- However, the researchers could not definitively determine if these unique propensities came from breed-specific factors or if they were acquired factors. Breed factors are inherited characteristics that have been naturally selected for over generations, while acquired factors were influenced by the environment or diet.
- Despite the unclear origin of these characteristics, the research has established vital diagnostic indices for the endangered Kiso horse. These indices will play a crucial role in monitoring the health and conservation of the Kiso horse population.
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APA
Takasu M, Nagatani N, Tozaki T, Kakoi H, Maeda M, Murase T, Mukoyama H.
(2013).
Hematological and biochemical reference values for the endangered kiso horse.
J Equine Sci, 24(4), 75-78.
https://doi.org/10.1294/jes.24.75 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, Gifu 501-1193, Japan.
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, Gifu 501-1193, Japan.
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, Gifu 501-1193, Japan ; Laboratory of Racing Chemistry, 1731-2 Tsuruta-cho, Utsunomiya, Tochigi 320-0851, Japan.
- Laboratory of Racing Chemistry, 1731-2 Tsuruta-cho, Utsunomiya, Tochigi 320-0851, Japan.
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, Gifu 501-1193, Japan.
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, Faculty of Applied Biological Sciences, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, Gifu 501-1193, Japan.
- Nippon Veterinary and Life Science University, 1-7-1 Kyonan-cho, Musashino, Tokyo 180-8602, Japan.
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