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20 September 2023 Hematologic and Biochemical Reference Intervals of a Single Population of Captive Burmese Roofed Turtles (Batagur trivittata)
Guillaume Douay, Wenjing Clara Yeo, Pei Yee Oh, Delia Chua, Shangari Sekar
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The Burmese roofed turtle (Batagur trivittata), endemic to Myanmar, is a critically endangered species. Little is known about their physiology and health. Therefore, establishing physiologic reference intervals is essential for the implementation of conservation plans. This study establishes hematology and biochemistry reference intervals of a group of 23 captive Burmese roofed turtles. The animals were sampled during a 4 month period, outside the breeding season. Most blood values did not differ significantly based on animal sex. However, in females, lymphocyte count and concentrations of glucose and calcium were relatively higher, and potassium was lower compared to that of males. Better understanding of blood analytes will help strengthen ex situ management and healthcare protocols as well as improve ongoing conservation efforts for this important species.

Guillaume Douay, Wenjing Clara Yeo, Pei Yee Oh, Delia Chua, and Shangari Sekar "Hematologic and Biochemical Reference Intervals of a Single Population of Captive Burmese Roofed Turtles (Batagur trivittata)," Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery 33(3), 162-168, (20 September 2023). https://doi.org/10.5818/JHMS-D-20-00021
Published: 20 September 2023
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KEYWORDS
Batagur trivittata
Burmese roofed turtle
chelonian
conservation
hematology
serum biochemistry
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