Silberová P., Lukešová D., Pinc L.
Abstract
There is a lack of information about wild animals concerning physiological parameters and reference values, which is necessary knowledge for the successful breeding and
management of these animals, especially for the species kept for meat production, such as eland (Taurotragus oryx). Three phases of laboratory examination - pre analytic,
analytic, and post analytic, lead to determination of blood profile in wild ungulates and establishing their physiological values. However results can be influenced by many
factors, including species specificity, method applied, age and sex of the animal, diet, breeding conditions, environmental factors, stress, handling procedures and method of
sedation therefore cautious interpretation of results is advisable. There have been published only six studies, regarding eland, on various blood parameters, however under
different conditions, using different testing methods and on very limited number of animals.
Key words:
blood profile, reference ranges, eland, Taurotragus oryx, wild ungulates, laboratory analyses, blood sampling