A Review on Blood Reference Values as a Valuable Marker of Wildlife Welfare in <i>Erinaceus europaeus</i>
The western-European hedgehog (<i>Erinaceus europaeus</i>), in expanding its range towards human habitats, faces exposure to contaminants and biological agents, potentially leading to diseases associated with hematological and biochemical changes. As bioindicators of environmental pollut...
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| author | Sofia Rosa Ana C. Silvestre-Ferreira Felisbina Luísa Queiroga |
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| description | The western-European hedgehog (<i>Erinaceus europaeus</i>), in expanding its range towards human habitats, faces exposure to contaminants and biological agents, potentially leading to diseases associated with hematological and biochemical changes. As bioindicators of environmental pollution and carriers of zoonotic agents, hedgehogs play a crucial role in One Health studies, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive understanding of their clinical-pathological aspects. Exploring the blood reference values in healthy animals of this species is crucial for understanding and improving their well-being, and identifying possible diseases/pathogens that may affect its conservation and/or impact human health. This review is focused on analyzing the data available in the literature for <i>Erinaceus europaeus</i> blood reference intervals. A comprehensive literature review of the studies published in Europe is performed, highlighting their specificities, and emphasizing the need for continuous research in this field. Our final goal is to provide a crucial tool for assessing the health status of the species, and underscoring the significance of research in this specific domain. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-780b4e4d6b6c4722a70fdcb08561f3422024-03-27T13:18:01ZengMDPI AGAnimals2076-26152024-03-0114698210.3390/ani14060982A Review on Blood Reference Values as a Valuable Marker of Wildlife Welfare in <i>Erinaceus europaeus</i>Sofia Rosa0Ana C. Silvestre-Ferreira1Felisbina Luísa Queiroga2Animal and Veterinary Science Research Centre (CECAV), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5001-801 Vila Real, PortugalAnimal and Veterinary Science Research Centre (CECAV), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5001-801 Vila Real, PortugalAnimal and Veterinary Science Research Centre (CECAV), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5001-801 Vila Real, PortugalThe western-European hedgehog (<i>Erinaceus europaeus</i>), in expanding its range towards human habitats, faces exposure to contaminants and biological agents, potentially leading to diseases associated with hematological and biochemical changes. As bioindicators of environmental pollution and carriers of zoonotic agents, hedgehogs play a crucial role in One Health studies, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive understanding of their clinical-pathological aspects. Exploring the blood reference values in healthy animals of this species is crucial for understanding and improving their well-being, and identifying possible diseases/pathogens that may affect its conservation and/or impact human health. This review is focused on analyzing the data available in the literature for <i>Erinaceus europaeus</i> blood reference intervals. A comprehensive literature review of the studies published in Europe is performed, highlighting their specificities, and emphasizing the need for continuous research in this field. Our final goal is to provide a crucial tool for assessing the health status of the species, and underscoring the significance of research in this specific domain.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/6/982western-European hedgehoghematologybiochemistryreference intervalsOne Healthanimals’ health |
| spellingShingle | Sofia Rosa Ana C. Silvestre-Ferreira Felisbina Luísa Queiroga A Review on Blood Reference Values as a Valuable Marker of Wildlife Welfare in <i>Erinaceus europaeus</i> Animals western-European hedgehog hematology biochemistry reference intervals One Health animals’ health |
| title | A Review on Blood Reference Values as a Valuable Marker of Wildlife Welfare in <i>Erinaceus europaeus</i> |
| title_full | A Review on Blood Reference Values as a Valuable Marker of Wildlife Welfare in <i>Erinaceus europaeus</i> |
| title_fullStr | A Review on Blood Reference Values as a Valuable Marker of Wildlife Welfare in <i>Erinaceus europaeus</i> |
| title_full_unstemmed | A Review on Blood Reference Values as a Valuable Marker of Wildlife Welfare in <i>Erinaceus europaeus</i> |
| title_short | A Review on Blood Reference Values as a Valuable Marker of Wildlife Welfare in <i>Erinaceus europaeus</i> |
| title_sort | review on blood reference values as a valuable marker of wildlife welfare in i erinaceus europaeus i |
| topic | western-European hedgehog hematology biochemistry reference intervals One Health animals’ health |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/14/6/982 |
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