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KMID : 1094020140310030212
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Journal of Veterinary Clinics
2014 Volume.31 No. 3 p.212 ~ p.215
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Increased beta-globulin Levels in Captive Oriental White Storks Fed a Diet of Sand Eels
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Han Jae-Ik
Jang Hye-Jin
Na Ki-Jeong
Cheong Seok-hwan
Kim Su-kyung
Park Shi-Ryong
Barry K. Hartup
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Abstract
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The aim of the study was to identify the effects of two different diets (sand eels or saurels) on the serumprotein electrophoretic patterns of Oriental White Storks held in captivity. The tests were performed on two groupsof storks according to the diet (group 1 and 2). Twenty-two (group 1) or twenty-nine (group 2) storks were included. The values of complete blood count (CBC), serum biochemistry profiles, protein fractions (albumin, α-globulin, β-globulin, and γ-globulin), and lipoprotein (high density- [HDL] and low density lipoprotein [LDL]) were comparedbetween samples obtained during two groups (p < 0.05). The α-globulin fraction was decreased and the β-globulinfraction was significantly increased in samples obtained from group 1 compared to those obtained from group 2. Ingroup 1, the concentration of LDL was also significantly increased compared to that of group 2. In conclusion, weconfirmed that the β-globulin fraction was significantly elevated in storks fed sand eels.
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KEYWORD
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Oriental White Stork, Ciconia boyciana, electrophoresis, β-globulin, low-density lipoprotein, sand eel
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