Hematological values of theyellow-footed tortoise (Geochelone denticulata) raised in captivity

P. Miguel Cabrera; E. Olga Li; C. Hugo Gálvez; P. Nofre Sánchez; M. Gianmarco Rojas

Hematological values of theyellow-footed tortoise (Geochelone denticulata) raised in captivity

P. Miguel Cabrera, E. Olga Li, C. Hugo Gálvez, P. Nofre Sánchez, M. Gianmarco Rojas

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The objective of the study was to obtain hematological referential values for Geochelone denticulata tortoise. Blood samples of 44 tortoises, maintained in captivity in Iquitos city, Peru, were collected by puncture of the subcarapacial vein. Blood parameters under evaluation were red blood cell number (RBC), white blood cell number (WBC), hematocrit (Ht), hemoglobin (Hb), differential leukocyte counts and erythrocyte indexes. Cloacal temperature and body weight were used as a reference for health status. The average values were: RBC 0.44 x 106mL, WBC 7.82 x 103mL, Ht 20.3%, Hb 7.0 g/dl, MCV 502.7 fl, MCH 171.4 pg, MCHC 34.1 g/dl. Leukocyte differential counts were: Heterophils 55.6%, Lymphocytes 25.5%, Eosinophils 15.8%, Basophils 1.5%, Monocytes 0.4%, Azurophils 1.2%. Results were similar to values reported for the species.

Original language	American English
Pages (from-to)	144-150
Number of pages	7
Journal	Revista de Investigaciones Veterinarias del Peru
State	Published - 1 Jan 2011

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