Comparison of serum iron, total iron binding capacity, ferritin, and percent transferrin saturation in nine species of apparently healthy captive lemurs
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The relationship of various iron-related metabolites was evaluated in 177 clinically normal lemurs of nine different species, serum iron (sI), total iron binding capacity (TIBC), and ferritin concentration was measured directly and the present transferrin saturation was calculated. Significant differences in various iron metabolites were observed among several species, suggesting that normal reference values for iron metabolites in lemurs may need to be developed on species by species basis.
Publication Name: American Journal of Primatology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0275-2565
Year: 2006
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Retrospective evaluation of the incidence and severity of hemosiderosis in a large captive lemur population
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Concern has been generated about the susceptibility of captive lemurs to iron storage disease, which has led researchers to propose husbandry changes regarding dietary iron. Study is conducted to determine the history, severity and prevalence of iron storage disease within a large captive lemur population, which suggest that iron overload in lemurs, may be more complex than were previously believed.
Publication Name: American Journal of Primatology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0275-2565
Year: 2006
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Survey and comparison of major intestinal flora in captive and wild ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta) populations
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A survey was conducted to collect data on the occurrence of enteric flora in captive and wild populations of ring-tailed lemurs. Significant differences between intestinal flora were found in both populations of ring-tailed lemurs though they all acted clinically healthy.
Publication Name: American Journal of Primatology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0275-2565
Year: 2008
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