The use of plasma as a life-saving tool for neonatal African elephants (Loxodonta africana) that failed passive transfer of immunoglobulins is proposed. The methodology of blood sampling, plasma extraction, and plasma storage is described. Values for cellular component sedimentation and biochemical parameters of extracted plasma that was collected from 2 female elephants is presented. The proposal for a central plasma bank for elephants in European zoos is suggested.
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1 March 2009
Plasma Preparation and Storage for African Elephants (Loxodonta africana)
Sascha Knauf,
Julia Blad-Stahl,
Arne Lawrenz,
Ulrich Schuerer,
Axel Wehrend
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Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
Vol. 40 • No. 1
March 2009
Vol. 40 • No. 1
March 2009
African elephant
clinical chemistry
immunoglobulins
Loxodonta africana
neonate
passive transfer
plasma