Referências hematológicas e bioquímicas em coelhos domésticos (Oryctolagus cuniculus) da região de Canoas (RS) / Hematological and biochemical reference values in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) from Canoas city (RS) / Referencias hematológicas y bioquímicas en conejos domésticos (Oryctolagus cuniculus) de la región de Canoas (RS)

Os coelhos domésticos (Oryctolagus cuniculus) são criados para produção de carne, lã, pele, pesquisas em laboratório e como animais de companhia. O objetivo do presente trabalho é determinar os parâmetros hematológicos e bioquímicos de coelhos domésticos com raças variadas, no Hospital Veterinário da Universidade Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA/CANOAS–RS). Para a determinação bioquímica foram utilizados kits reagentes Labtest®, analisados em espectrofotômetro BA-88 Mindray®, o hemograma foi realizado em contador hematológico (Sysmex® PocH-100iV Diff) com diferenciação leucocitária por microscopia óptica. A proteína plasmática total (PPT) foi realizada por refratometria, para o fibrinogênio usou-se a técnica de precipitação por calor. Os valores bioquímicos obtidos foram: Albumina 4,0 – 5,2 g/dL, alanina aminotransferase (ALT) 42,0 – 68,0 UI/L, creatinina 1,1 – 1,3 mg/dL, gama-glutamil transferase (GGT) 21,0 – 27,0 UI/L e ureia 38,0 – 46,0 mg/dL. Os parâmetros hematológicos foram: Eritrócitos (x106μL) 5,4 – 6,8; hematócrito (%) 41 – 49; Volume Corpuscular Médio (VCM) (fL) 71 – 77; Amplitude de Distribuição dos Eritrócitos (RDW) (%) 13,2 – 17,8; plaquetas (μL) 328.000 – 544.000; PPT (g/dL) 6,5 – 7,7; fibrinogênio (mg/dL) 12 – 300; leucócitos totais (μL) 5.800 – 10.800; heterófilos (μL) 1.400 – 4.400; eosinófilos (μL) 0 – 360; linfócitos (μL) 2.800 – 6.600; monócitos (μL) 40 – 800; basófilos (μL) 0 – 36.

Domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) are bred for the production of meat, wool, fur, laboratory research and as companion animals. The objective of the present work is to determine the hematological and biochemical parameters of domestic rabbits of different breeds, at the Veterinary Hospital of Universidade Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA/CANOAS–RS). For biochemical determination, Labtest® reagent kits were used, analyzed in a BA–88 Mindray® spectrophotometer, the blood count was performed in a hematological counter (Sysmex® PocH–100iV Diff) with leukocyte differentiation by optical microscopy. Total plasma protein (TPP) was performed by refractometry, for fibrinogen the heat precipitation technique was used. The biochemical values ​​obtained were: Albumin 4.0 – 5.2 g/dL, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 42.0 – 68.0 IU/L, creatinine 1.1 – 1.3 mg/dL, gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) 21.0 – 27.0 IU/L and urea ​​38.0 – 46.0 mg/dL. The hematological parameters were: RBC (x106μL) 5.4 – 6.8; packed cell volume (%) 41 – 49; mean cell volume (MCV) (fL) 71 – 77; red blood cell distribution width (RDW) (%) 13.2 – 17.8; platelets (μL) 328.000 – 544.000; TPP (g/dL) 6.4 – 7.7; fibrinogen (mg / dL) 12 – 300; leukocytes (μL) 5.800 – 10.800; heterophiles (μL) 1.400 – 4.400; eosinophils (μL) 0 – 360; lymphocytes (μL) 2.800 – 6.600; monocytes (μL) 40 – 800; basophils (μL) 0 – 36.

Los conejos domésticos (Oryctolagus cuniculus) se crían para carne, lana, producción de pieles, investigación de laboratorio y como animales de compañía. El objetivo del presente trabajo es determinar los parámetros hematológicos y bioquímicos de conejos domésticos de diferentes razas, en el Hospital Veterinario de la Universidade Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA/CANOAS – RS). Para la determinación bioquímica se utilizaron kits de reactivos Labtest®, analizados en un espectrofotómetro BA-88 Mindray®, el hemograma se realizó en un contador hematológico (Sysmex® PocH-100iV Diff) con diferenciación leucocitaria por microscopía óptica. La proteína plasmática total (PPT) se realizó mediante refractometría, para el fibrinógeno se utilizó la técnica de precipitación por calor. Los valores bioquímicos obtenidos fueron: Albúmina 4,0 - 5,2 g/dL, alanina aminotransferasa (ALT) 42,0 – 68,0 UI/L, creatinina 1,1 – 1,3 mg/dL, gamma-glutamil transferasa (GGT) 21,0 – 27,0 UI/L y urea 38,0 – 46,0 mg/dL. Los parámetros hematológicos fueron: Eritrocitos (x106μL) 5,4 – 6,8; hematocrito (%) 41 – 49; Volumen corpuscular medio (MCV) (fL) 71 – 77; Rango de distribución de eritrocitos (RDW) (%) 13,2 – 17,8; plaquetas (μL) 328.000 – 544.000; PPT (g/dL) 6,5 – 7,7; fibrinógeno (mg/dL) 12 – 300; leucocitos totales (μL) 5,800 – 10,800; heterófilos (μL) 1.400 – 4.400; eosinófilos (μL) 0 – 360; linfocitos (μL) 2.800 – 6.600; monocitos (μL) 40 – 800; basófilos (μL) 0 – 36.

Referências hematológicas e bioquímicas em coelhos domésticos (Oryctolagus cuniculus) da região de Canoas (RS) / Hematological and biochemical reference values in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) from Canoas city (RS) / Referencias hematológicas y bioquímicas en conejos domésticos (Oryctolagus cuniculus) de la región de Canoas (RS)

Os coelhos domésticos (Oryctolagus cuniculus) são criados para produção de carne, lã, pele, pesquisas em laboratório e como animais de companhia. O objetivo do presente trabalho é determinar os parâmetros hematológicos e bioquímicos de coelhos domésticos com raças variadas, no Hospital Veterinário da Universidade Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA/CANOAS–RS). Para a determinação bioquímica foram utilizados kits reagentes Labtest®, analisados em espectrofotômetro BA-88 Mindray®, o hemograma foi realizado em contador hematológico (Sysmex® PocH-100iV Diff) com diferenciação leucocitária por microscopia óptica. A proteína plasmática total (PPT) foi realizada por refratometria, para o fibrinogênio usou-se a técnica de precipitação por calor. Os valores bioquímicos obtidos foram: Albumina 4,0 5,2 g/dL, alanina aminotransferase (ALT) 42,0 68,0 UI/L, creatinina 1,1 1,3 mg/dL, gama-glutamil transferase (GGT) 21,0 27,0 UI/L e ureia 38,0 46,0 mg/dL. Os parâmetros hematológicos foram: Eritrócitos (x106μL) 5,4 6,8; hematócrito (%) 41 49; Volume Corpuscular Médio (VCM) (fL) 71 77; Amplitude de Distribuição dos Eritrócitos (RDW) (%) 13,2 17,8; plaquetas (μL) 328.000 544.000; PPT (g/dL) 6,5 7,7; fibrinogênio (mg/dL) 12 300; leucócitos totais (μL) 5.800 10.800; heterófilos (μL) 1.400 4.400; eosinófilos (μL) 0 360; linfócitos (μL) 2.800 6.600; monócitos (μL) 40 800; basófilos (μL) 0 36.(AU)

Domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) are bred for the production of meat, wool, fur, laboratory research and as companion animals. The objective of the present work is to determine the hematological and biochemical parameters of domestic rabbits of different breeds, at the Veterinary Hospital of Universidade Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA/CANOAS–RS). For biochemical determination, Labtest® reagent kits were used, analyzed in a BA–88 Mindray® spectrophotometer, the blood count was performed in a hematological counter (Sysmex® PocH–100iV Diff) with leukocyte differentiation by optical microscopy. Total plasma protein (TPP) was performed by refractometry, for fibrinogen the heat precipitation technique was used. The biochemical values ​​obtained were: Albumin 4.0 5.2 g/dL, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) 42.0 68.0 IU/L, creatinine 1.1 1.3 mg/dL, gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) 21.0 27.0 IU/L and urea ​​38.0 46.0 mg/dL. The hematological parameters were: RBC (x106μL) 5.4 6.8; packed cell volume (%) 41 49; mean cell volume (MCV) (fL) 71 77; red blood cell distribution width (RDW) (%) 13.2 17.8; platelets (μL) 328.000 544.000; TPP (g/dL) 6.4 7.7; fibrinogen (mg / dL) 12 300; leukocytes (μL) 5.800 10.800; heterophiles (μL) 1.400 4.400; eosinophils (μL) 0 360; lymphocytes (μL) 2.800 6.600; monocytes (μL) 40 800; basophils (μL) 0 36.(AU)

Los conejos domésticos (Oryctolagus cuniculus) se crían para carne, lana, producción de pieles, investigación de laboratorio y como animales de compañía. El objetivo del presente trabajo es determinar los parámetros hematológicos y bioquímicos de conejos domésticos de diferentes razas, en el Hospital Veterinario de la Universidade Luterana do Brasil (ULBRA/CANOAS RS). Para la determinación bioquímica se utilizaron kits de reactivos Labtest®, analizados en un espectrofotómetro BA-88 Mindray®, el hemograma se realizó en un contador hematológico (Sysmex® PocH-100iV Diff) con diferenciación leucocitaria por microscopía óptica. La proteína plasmática total (PPT) se realizó mediante refractometría, para el fibrinógeno se utilizó la técnica de precipitación por calor. Los valores bioquímicos obtenidos fueron: Albúmina 4,0 - 5,2 g/dL, alanina aminotransferasa (ALT) 42,0 68,0 UI/L, creatinina 1,1 1,3 mg/dL, gamma-glutamil transferasa (GGT) 21,0 27,0 UI/L y urea 38,0 46,0 mg/dL. Los parámetros hematológicos fueron: Eritrocitos (x106μL) 5,4 6,8; hematocrito (%) 41 49; Volumen corpuscular medio (MCV) (fL) 71 77; Rango de distribución de eritrocitos (RDW) (%) 13,2 17,8; plaquetas (μL) 328.000 544.000; PPT (g/dL) 6,5 7,7; fibrinógeno (mg/dL) 12 300; leucocitos totales (μL) 5,800 10,800; heterófilos (μL) 1.400 4.400; eosinófilos (μL) 0 360; linfocitos (μL) 2.800 6.600; monocitos (μL) 40 800; basófilos (μL) 0 36.(AU)

Conjunctival melanoma in a horse treated by tumor resection and cryotherapy

Background: Ocular melanoma is very rare compared to cutaneous melanoma in horses. Definitive diagnosis is made through histopathological examination and treatment options include surgical excision associated with cryotherapy, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. In this report, we describe a case of conjunctival melanoma in a horse that has been treated successfully with surgical excision associated with cryotherapy.Case: A 15-year-old male Percheron male was referred to the Ophthalmology Veterinary Section of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil, with a history of a pigmented mass located on the lower eyelid of the left eye. Ophthalmologic examination revealed ocular discomfort, secretion and a pigmented mass in the left inferior bulbar conjunctiva. The dermatological examination revealed other melanomas in the perineal region. Complete blood count and serum chemistry profile were within normal ranges and prior to surgery the horse was treated with flunixin meglumine (1.1 mg/kg, IV, q 12 h). Sedation was performed with xylazine (0.4 mg/kg, IV) and detomidine hydrochloride (0.01 mg/kg, IV) and then the animal was placed in a retention trunk. The conjunctival mass was resected with a margin of safety. Liquid nitrogen was applied to the tumor site and the adjacent conjunctiva with a copper cryoprobe with one unit of liquid nitrogen. Histopathological examination revealed neoplastic cells containing pigmented melanocytes in the conjunctival submucosa, confirming the diagnosis of conjunctival melanoma. Postoperative treatment was performed with flunixin meglumine (1.1 mg/kg, IV, q 12 h) for 3 days and topical ophthalmic ointment containing neomycin, polymyxin B sulfate and dexamethasone twice daily for one week. Seven days after surgery, the lesion was healed. The patient was followed for 24 months after excision and there was no evidence of recurrence.[...](AU)

Conjunctival melanoma in a horse treated by tumor resection and cryotherapy

Background: Ocular melanoma is very rare compared to cutaneous melanoma in horses. Definitive diagnosis is made through histopathological examination and treatment options include surgical excision associated with cryotherapy, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. In this report, we describe a case of conjunctival melanoma in a horse that has been treated successfully with surgical excision associated with cryotherapy.Case: A 15-year-old male Percheron male was referred to the Ophthalmology Veterinary Section of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil, with a history of a pigmented mass located on the lower eyelid of the left eye. Ophthalmologic examination revealed ocular discomfort, secretion and a pigmented mass in the left inferior bulbar conjunctiva. The dermatological examination revealed other melanomas in the perineal region. Complete blood count and serum chemistry profile were within normal ranges and prior to surgery the horse was treated with flunixin meglumine (1.1 mg/kg, IV, q 12 h). Sedation was performed with xylazine (0.4 mg/kg, IV) and detomidine hydrochloride (0.01 mg/kg, IV) and then the animal was placed in a retention trunk. The conjunctival mass was resected with a margin of safety. Liquid nitrogen was applied to the tumor site and the adjacent conjunctiva with a copper cryoprobe with one unit of liquid nitrogen. Histopathological examination revealed neoplastic cells containing pigmented melanocytes in the conjunctival submucosa, confirming the diagnosis of conjunctival melanoma. Postoperative treatment was performed with flunixin meglumine (1.1 mg/kg, IV, q 12 h) for 3 days and topical ophthalmic ointment containing neomycin, polymyxin B sulfate and dexamethasone twice daily for one week. Seven days after surgery, the lesion was healed. The patient was followed for 24 months after excision and there was no evidence of recurrence.[...]

Hematologic variation values of captive red-footed tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonaria) in South Brazil

Background: Reference hematological values for chelonians are uncommon, especially those that take account of seasonal variations. While there exists controversy over how climate influences hematological values in different reptile species, the identification of this influence would help with the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of diseases that affect these species, often kept as pets. Chelonians are ectotherms and, therefore, intrinsic and extrinsic factors may affect physiological and hematological values, affecting the interpretation of clinical information on these species. The aims of this study were to assess the hematological values of captive red-footed tortoises (Chelonoidis carbonaria) and to check their variation according to the cold and warmer seasons of the year. Materials, Methods &Results: Blood samples were collected from nine red-footed tortoises (C. carbonaria) of indeterminate sex and different ages, bred in captivity without control over environmental variables during one year, one each season (summer, fall, winter and spring). A total of 36 samples were considered to study. The colder seasons were collapsed together into one group that holds winter and fall (colds) and the months whit warmer weather spring and summer were grouped as a class called (warm). The complete blood count was performed manually, and medians, maximum values, and minimum [...](AU)

Hematologic variation values of captive red-footed tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonaria) in South Brazil

Background: Reference hematological values for chelonians are uncommon, especially those that take account of seasonal variations. While there exists controversy over how climate influences hematological values in different reptile species, the identification of this influence would help with the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of diseases that affect these species, often kept as pets. Chelonians are ectotherms and, therefore, intrinsic and extrinsic factors may affect physiological and hematological values, affecting the interpretation of clinical information on these species. The aims of this study were to assess the hematological values of captive red-footed tortoises (Chelonoidis carbonaria) and to check their variation according to the cold and warmer seasons of the year. Materials, Methods &Results: Blood samples were collected from nine red-footed tortoises (C. carbonaria) of indeterminate sex and different ages, bred in captivity without control over environmental variables during one year, one each season (summer, fall, winter and spring). A total of 36 samples were considered to study. The colder seasons were collapsed together into one group that holds winter and fall (colds) and the months whit warmer weather spring and summer were grouped as a class called (warm). The complete blood count was performed manually, and medians, maximum values, and minimum [...]

Levantamento sorológico de brucelose em cervídeos cativosdo parque Pampas Safari, Gravataí, RS / Serologic survey for brucellosis in captive cervids of Pampas Safari Park, Gravataí, RS

A brucelose é uma doença infecto-contagiosa provocada por diferentes espécies de bactérias do gêneroBrucella, que podem causar doença em praticamente todos mamíferos. O homem pode se infectaratravés da ingestão de leite e seus derivados sem tratamento térmico adequado e ao manipular restosplacentários, recém-nascidos, fezes e carcaças de animais infectados. O parque Pampas Safari possuiem seu plantel cerca de 470 cervídeos numa área de 320 hectares, juntamente com outros animais dafauna silvestre mundial. Durante o período de janeiro 2008 a março de 2010, todos os animais quenecessitaram ser anestesiados para procedimentos gerais tiveram seu sangue coletado. Por meio dasamostras de soro desses animais investigou-se sorologicamente a presença de bacterias do generoBrucella spp., utilizando-se testes de Antígeno Acidificado Tamponado, para detecção de anticorposanti-brucelas lisas, e Imunodifusão em Agar gel, para anticorpos anti-brucelas rugosas. Das 66 amostrasanalisadas, representando 10,6% do total de cervos do plantel, todas foram negativas para brucelose.Essa enfermidade não parece ser um problema na população de cervídeos do Parque, porém otrabalho de monitoramento deve ser continuadamente realizado, para saúde do plantel, de visitantese de funcionários.

Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by different species of bacteria of the genus Brucella, which caninfect practically all mammals. Man can become infected through ingestion of milk and dairy productswithout heat treatment and through handling placental membranes, newborns, feces and carcasses ofinfected animals. Pampas Safari Park has a deer population of about 470 animals in 320 hectares, amongother animals of the wild world fauna. During the period of January 2008 to March 2010, all animals neededto be anesthetized for general procedures and had their blood collected. Through the serum of theseanimals it was done a serological investigation for Brucella spp, using the tests of Buffered Acidified PlateBrucella Antigen for the detection of antibodies to smooth brucella, and Agar Gel Immunodiffusion Testfor the detection of antibodies to rough brucella. The 66 samples were analyzed, representing 10,6% ofthe deer population, and were all negative for brucellosis. This disease does not seem to be a problem inthe deer population of the park, but the monitoring research must be carried out continuously, for thehealth of the flock, visitors and employees.

Levantamento sorológico de brucelose em cervídeos cativosdo parque Pampas Safari, Gravataí, RS / Serologic survey for brucellosis in captive cervids of Pampas Safari Park, Gravataí, RS

A brucelose é uma doença infecto-contagiosa provocada por diferentes espécies de bactérias do gêneroBrucella, que podem causar doença em praticamente todos mamíferos. O homem pode se infectaratravés da ingestão de leite e seus derivados sem tratamento térmico adequado e ao manipular restosplacentários, recém-nascidos, fezes e carcaças de animais infectados. O parque Pampas Safari possuiem seu plantel cerca de 470 cervídeos numa área de 320 hectares, juntamente com outros animais dafauna silvestre mundial. Durante o período de janeiro 2008 a março de 2010, todos os animais quenecessitaram ser anestesiados para procedimentos gerais tiveram seu sangue coletado. Por meio dasamostras de soro desses animais investigou-se sorologicamente a presença de bacterias do generoBrucella spp., utilizando-se testes de Antígeno Acidificado Tamponado, para detecção de anticorposanti-brucelas lisas, e Imunodifusão em Agar gel, para anticorpos anti-brucelas rugosas. Das 66 amostrasanalisadas, representando 10,6% do total de cervos do plantel, todas foram negativas para brucelose.Essa enfermidade não parece ser um problema na população de cervídeos do Parque, porém otrabalho de monitoramento deve ser continuadamente realizado, para saúde do plantel, de visitantese de funcionários.(AU)

Brucellosis is an infectious disease caused by different species of bacteria of the genus Brucella, which caninfect practically all mammals. Man can become infected through ingestion of milk and dairy productswithout heat treatment and through handling placental membranes, newborns, feces and carcasses ofinfected animals. Pampas Safari Park has a deer population of about 470 animals in 320 hectares, amongother animals of the wild world fauna. During the period of January 2008 to March 2010, all animals neededto be anesthetized for general procedures and had their blood collected. Through the serum of theseanimals it was done a serological investigation for Brucella spp, using the tests of Buffered Acidified PlateBrucella Antigen for the detection of antibodies to smooth brucella, and Agar Gel Immunodiffusion Testfor the detection of antibodies to rough brucella. The 66 samples were analyzed, representing 10,6% ofthe deer population, and were all negative for brucellosis. This disease does not seem to be a problem inthe deer population of the park, but the monitoring research must be carried out continuously, for thehealth of the flock, visitors and employees.(AU)