ESTABLISHING HEMATOLOGIC AND SERUM BIOCHEMICAL REFERENCE VALUES IN CHEMICALLY IMMOBILIZED FREE-RANGING SAMBA: INSIGHTS INTO WILDLIFE HEALTH AND CONSERVATION

Аннотация

This research article aims to establish hematologic and serum biochemical reference values in chemically immobilized free-ranging samba, providing valuable insights into wildlife health and conservation. The study involved a comprehensive analysis of blood samples collected from a representative sample of samba individuals in their natural habitat. Hematologic parameters, such as red blood cell count, white blood cell count, and hemoglobin levels, were measured, along with serum biochemical parameters, including glucose, albumin, and liver enzyme levels. Descriptive statistics were used to determine the reference values, and potential variations based on age, sex, habitat, and seasonality were explored. The findings contribute to our understanding of samba health, facilitate early disease detection, and support effective conservation management strategies. KEYWORDS Hematologic reference values, serum biochemical reference values, chemically immobilized, free-ranging samba, wildlife health, conservation, disease detection, conservation management.