A case report of biochemistry and serum amyloid A in a moribund free-ranging Baltic herring gull (Larus argentatus) with necrotic wing fracture

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-60
Author(s):  
Svend-Erik Garbus ◽  
Pelle Garbus ◽  
Thomas B. Jessen ◽  
Astrid B. Kjaergaard ◽  
Christian Sonne
Keyword(s):  
Serum Amyloid A ◽  
Secondary Infection ◽  
Serum Amyloid ◽  
Surrounding Tissue ◽  
Larus Argentatus ◽  
Herring Gull ◽  
Amyloid A ◽  
Elevated Creatinine ◽  
The Right ◽  
Free Ranging

An adult herring gull (Larus argentatus) found lethargic and moribund showed an open fracture of the right radius and ulna with necrosis of the surrounding tissue. Hematologic testing and plasma biochemical analysis revealed elevated creatinine kinase consistent with traumatic muscle damage in addition to hyperuricemia, hyperkalaemia, and hyperphosphatemia consistent with renal insufficiency. Increase in the acute phase protein Serum Amyloid A indicate a high degree of inflammation supported by leucocytosis, heterophilia, and hypoglycaemia pointing towards septicaemia. This case provides knowledge about Serum Amyloid A in gulls, and how bone fracture and secondary infection may affect gull blood haematology and biochemistry.

Blood constituents of free-ranging eastern grey kangaroos (Macropus giganteus)

2018 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jai M. Green-Barber ◽  
Oselyne T. W. Ong ◽  
Anusha Kanuri ◽  
Hayley J. Stannard ◽  
Julie M. Old
Keyword(s):  
Acute Phase ◽  
Serum Amyloid A ◽  
Acute Phase Proteins ◽  
Blood Chemistry ◽  
Serum Amyloid ◽  
Adult Males ◽  
Blood Constituents ◽  
Amyloid A ◽  
Different Populations ◽  
Free Ranging

Baseline haematology, blood chemistry and acute phase protein parameters have not previously been published for free-ranging eastern grey kangaroos (Macropus giganteus). Eight eastern grey kangaroos, including three adult males, three adult females and two subadult males from two different populations, were examined. Assays assessed the antibacterial activity of kangaroo serum against one Gram-positive and three Gram-negative bacteria. The kangaroo serum had a strong antibacterial response to Klebsiella pneumoniae, and moderate responses to Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The presence and level of acute phase proteins, haptoglobin and serum amyloid A in kangaroos was investigated. Haptoglobin and serum amyloid A were present in kangaroo serum, but only haptoglobin was elevated in a kangaroo with capture myopathy and necrotic wounds. The findings of this study provide preliminary data on health parameters of free-ranging eastern grey kangaroos. These parameters can be used to assist in assessing health in free-ranging populations.

Serum Amyloid A in Healthy Female Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) During and After Uncomplicated Pregnancy

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 417-420 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah N. Miller ◽  
Michelle Davis ◽  
Jorge A. Hernandez ◽  
Judy St. Leger ◽  
Carolyn Cray ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tursiops Truncatus ◽  
Serum Amyloid A ◽  
Bottlenose Dolphins ◽  
Serum Amyloid ◽  
Amyloid A ◽  
Uncomplicated Pregnancy ◽  
Healthy Female

Association Between Serum Amyloid A Proteins and Coronary Artery Disease

Circulation ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 96 (9) ◽  
pp. 2914-2919 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alistair I. Fyfe ◽  
L.S. Rothenberg ◽  
Frederick C. DeBeer ◽  
Rita M. Cantor ◽  
Jerome I. Rotter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Artery Disease ◽  
Coronary Artery ◽  
Serum Amyloid A ◽  
Serum Amyloid ◽  
Amyloid A ◽  
Artery Disease
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