Blood lymphocyte subpopulations in healthy water buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis, Mediterranean lineage): Reference intervals and influence of age and reproductive history

Martini, Valeria; Bernardi, Serena; Russo, Valeria; Guccione, Jacopo; Comazzi, S.; Roperto, Sante

doi:10.1016/j.vetimm.2019.04.007

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“…In our study, some hematological parameters differed in the case of age and sex. Young European bison were characterized by a higher count of WBC than adults, which is consistent with previous studies in wild ruminants and is a natural age-related finding [24,53]. Juveniles showed lower counts of MCV and MCH, which is similar to previous studies [24], as well as lower PLT and EOS than adults.…”

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Determination of hematological and biochemical values blood parameters for European bison (Bison bonasus)

Didkowska,

Klich,

Anusz

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Hematological and biochemical blood parameters are important tools for evaluating animals’ health. They might be crucial in assessing the health of entire populations of wild animals, such as European bison (Bison bonasus). The aim of this study was to establish hematological and biochemical values for healthy European bison and to determine whether there were significant relations with age and sex. Blood samples were collected from 79 animals and tested according to generally accepted standards and the results were subjected to statistical analysis. Most of the age and gender-related correlations found in our study were predictable based on previous reports. Due to bone growth, juvenile animals have typically higher ALP and P concentrations relative to adults. Several age-related dependencies were surprising, like higher Na concentration in younger European bison. Determination of hematological and biochemical blood parameters of healthy European bison may significantly contribute to the further restitution of this endangered species.

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Determination of hematological and biochemical values blood parameters for European bison (Bison bonasus)

Didkowska,

Klich,

Anusz

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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“…Because of the anatomical similarity between buffaloes and cattle, laboratories in different Latin American countries routinely use the ranges established for cattle. However, this is not recommendable, given the variations in erythrocyte, platelet, leukocyte, and hemoglobin levels, and in agglomerated cell volume, that have been reported by some authors (Çetin et al 2014;Hilali et al 2006;Martini et al 2019). To analyze the blood parameters of naturally infected buffaloes, tropical conditions in South America need to be evaluated, considering the animals' ages and the environmental and geographical conditions (Abd Ellah et al 2014;Torres-Chable et al 2017).…”

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Biochemical blood profile in water buffalo: alterations related to natural infection by Trypanosoma spp.

Jaramillo

Tobón²,

Agudelo‐Flórez

et al. 2023

Rev. Med. Vet. Zoot.

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Blood and biochemical profiles of animals can be used to evaluate the physiological state of an individual and relate it to that individual’s health. In many countries, water buffaloes are currently evaluated using blood parameters from other bovine species. To accurately interpret the biochemical results from individual animals, species-specific reference ranges should be established. One hundred and twenty-eight water buffaloes, without clinical signs of disease and of different ages, were analyzed, and reference intervals were calculated (95% CI; p < 0.05). The data were analyzed according to three age groups (calves, young animals, and adults) and the infection status (infected or uninfected with Trypanosoma spp.). All the biochemical values of total serum proteins, aspartate aminotransferase, gamma globulin, urea nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus were included; these are parameters that are generally affected by parasites or by infection with hemotropic agents. Natural infection with Trypanosoma spp. gave rise to differences (p < 0.05) in terms of increased calcium and decreased total protein, alkaline phosphatase, and aspartate aminotransferase. Thus, it can be inferred that the infection follows a chronic course in the affected animals, in this case, young animals or young animals.

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“…Although competencies on MBs' mastitis are improving remarkably in the last years, buffalo medicine suffers from poor scientific knowledge compared to the bovine one [4]. In this context, the role of innate immunity in MBs affected by mastitis still represents one of the main unknowns [5,6]. As for other mammals, the latter constitutes the first line of host defence for the early recognition and removal of pathogens, as well as for the subsequent triggering of inflammation and adaptive response [7].…”

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Dynamics of Macrophages and Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes Milk-Secreted by Buffaloes with Udders Characterized by Different Clinical Status

Alterisio

Ciaramella

Guccione

2021

Veterinary Sciences

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The study evaluated the dynamics of macrophages and polymorphonuclear leukocytes milk-secreted by Mediterranean Buffaloes (MBs). Sixty quarter-milk-samples were collected and divided into three groups (n = 20 units each one): clinical mastitis (CM), subclinical mastitis (SCM), and intramammary infection (IMI). The control group consisted of an additional 20 healthy quarters. Their health status was assessed by clinical examination, quantitative somatic cell count (QSCC) and bacteriological milk culture. Finally, a differential somatic cell count (DSCC) was performed on all the milk samples. The mean percentage of macrophages, both in CM- and SCM-quarters, showed a significant difference as compared with the healthy-ones. Significant differences were also detected comparing the mean percentages of polymorphonuclear leukocytes between CM- and healthy-quarters, SCM and healthy, IMI and healthy. The QSCC revealed a weak-significant-negative-correlation with the quantitation of macrophages (r = −0.388), and a moderate-significant-positive-correlation with the polymorphonuclear leukocytes (r = 0.477). Macrophages and polymorphonuclear leukocytes showed a weak-significant-negative-correlation between them (r = −0.247). The interpretation of macrophages and polymorphonuclear leukocytes dynamics in milk provided beneficial information regarding the clinical status of the quarters enrolled. Future studies exploring the potential use of DSCC to improve udder health represent an interesting perspective in these ruminants.

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Blood lymphocyte subpopulations in healthy water buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis, Mediterranean lineage): Reference intervals and influence of age and reproductive history

Cited by 6 publications

References 30 publications

Determination of hematological and biochemical values blood parameters for European bison (Bison bonasus)

Determination of hematological and biochemical values blood parameters for European bison (Bison bonasus)

Biochemical blood profile in water buffalo: alterations related to natural infection by Trypanosoma spp.

Dynamics of Macrophages and Polymorphonuclear Leukocytes Milk-Secreted by Buffaloes with Udders Characterized by Different Clinical Status

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