Publication: Hematology, cytochemistry and ultrastructure of blood cells in clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa)
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2008-10-21
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1993601X
16805593
16805593
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Mahidol University
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Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances. Vol.7, No.7 (2008), 847-853
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C. Salakij, Kreangsak Prihirunkit, N. A. Narkkong, S. Apibal, D. Tongthainun Hematology, cytochemistry and ultrastructure of blood cells in clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa). Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances. Vol.7, No.7 (2008), 847-853. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/18686
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Hematology, cytochemistry and ultrastructure of blood cells in clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa)
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Basic hematology, cytochemistry and ultrastructural features of blood cells in the clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) are described for the first time. There was no significant difference (p<0.05) of all hematological values between genders. Unique morphologies and cytochemical profiles of blood cells were identified. The morphologies of leukocytes were similar to those of domestic and some wild cats; the fishing cat and the flat-headed cat, except for eosinophil and basophil. The large round shaped granules of eosinophils were prominent and were not stained with any cytochemical stains, while basophils were easily observed and displayed fine dull blue-grey granules. This study provides a guideline for identification of blood cells in the clouded leopard which will be useful for health management in this endanger species and contributes to hematological resources in wildlife animals. © Medwell Journals, 2008.