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Comparative Hematology of Captive Mugger Crocodiles (Crocodylus palustris)

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Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Wildlife Science, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai-600007, Tamilnadu, INDIA
  • 2Department of Wildlife Science, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai-600007, Tamilnadu, INDIA
  • 3Department of Wildlife Science, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai-600007, Tamilnadu, INDIA
  • 4Department of Veterinary Parasitology, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai-600007, Tamilnadu, INDIA
  • 5Department of Livestock Production and Management, Madras Veterinary College, Chennai-600007, Tamilnadu, INDIA

Res. J. Animal, Veterinary and Fishery Sci., Volume 1, Issue (2), Pages 9-11, March,24 (2013)

Abstract

Hematological analysis was conducted on blood samples collected from mugger crocodiles (n =28) (Crocodylus palustris) using Supra-occipital plexus technique and/or Cardiocentesis technique. The hematological analysis revealed a mean value of 22.75 ? 1.16 (%) for PCV, 7.21 ? 0.39 (g/dl) for Hb, 0.85 ? 0.07 (? 106/ Cmm) for RBC and 10.14 ? 0.48 (? 103/ Cmm) for WBC. Similarly, the overall mean values for ESR, heterophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, basophils, eosinophils, thrombocytes and clotting time were also documented. No blood parasites were recorded in mugger crocodiles.

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