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Hematologic and biochemical reference intervals for Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) captured by cage trap
Encarna Casas-Díaz1, Francesc Closa-Sebastià1, Ignasi Marco1
1Servei d'Ecopatologia de Fauna Salvatge (SEFaS) - Wildlife Health Research Group, Departament de Medicina i Cirurgia Animals, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain.
Veterinary Clinical Pathology
|April 23, 2015
Summary
This study establishes reference intervals for wild boar (Sus scrofa) hematologic and biochemical variables, noting age-related differences. These findings aid in managing wild boar health and interpreting diagnostic results.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Wildlife Biology
- Zoology
Background:
- Establishing reliable reference intervals (RI) for wild animal hematologic and biochemical variables is challenging due to capture stress and anesthesia effects.
- Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) health management requires species-specific reference data for accurate clinical interpretation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To establish hematologic and blood biochemistry reference intervals for wild boar (Sus scrofa).
- To analyze these variables across different age groups (piglets, juveniles, adults).
- To provide baseline data for wild boar health assessment and management.
Main Methods:
- Blood samples were collected from 89 wild boars captured via cage trap in northeastern Spain (2005-2013).
- Hematologic (13 variables) and biochemical (21 variables) analyses were performed.
- Reference intervals were determined for piglets, juveniles, and adults, with statistical analysis of age-group differences.
Main Results:
- Adult wild boars showed higher hemoglobin, packed cell volume, MCH, MCHC, neutrophil count, total protein, albumin, creatinine, and chloride compared to juveniles.
- Juveniles exhibited higher lymphocyte counts, cholesterol concentrations, and alkaline phosphatase activity than adults.
- Significant age-related variations in hematologic and biochemical parameters were observed.
Conclusions:
- The established reference intervals provide a crucial baseline for interpreting wild boar hematologic and biochemical data.
- These findings support improved health monitoring and management strategies for wild boar populations.
- Understanding age-specific physiological parameters is vital for accurate wild boar health assessments.
