ALASKAN MOOSE BLOOD STUDIES WITH EMPHASIS ON

摘要: From various regions and populations of Alaskan moose (Alces alces gigas), 1,506 serum 1,235 whole blood samples were obtained. Collections at the MRC provided 687 646 samples. Blood was analyzed for Ca, P, glucose, UN, uric acid, cholesterol, bilirubin, alkaline phosphotase, LDH, GOT, TP, albumin, globulin, alpha 1 2 beta gamma globulin. Hemoglobin PCV values obtained from blood. classified as to sex, age, month year sampled, age class, season-age reproductive status, rectal temperature class (excitability), location condition. Season classification a source variation some point every parameters whereas pregnancy only influencing none. Sex during rutting period (October), influenced each param- eter except globulin Phosphorus levels significantly by lactation. Rectal significant all fractions. All adult Condition improvement in increased Hb values. rating, based upon premise that animal form composition are dictated largely interactions complexes climate nutrition, used compare eliminate most major sources variation. useful con- dition evaluation order value PCV, Hb, Ca P. Glucose, also with improved condition, but additionally excitability. Adult 5 sampled late winter ranked condition values, ranking inclusion known highly productive population (Copper River Delta) poor producing (MRC). Using parameters, we considered following or greater be an average better condition: PCV-50 percent; Hb-18.6 g/100 ml; Ca-10.4 mg/100 P-5.2 TP-7.5 albumin-4.5 g/ 100 globulin-0.7 glucose-140 ml. These may provide game managers additional quantitative information help formulate management decisions.