Preliminary determination and analysis of 12 serum biochemical parameters in mink (Mustela vison)

Abstract

Blood biochemical parameters are the key index reflecting the physical condition and health of animals. In order to establish the standard reference range of blood biochemical parameters of northeast black mink and explore if a significant difference exist between males and females, we performed the following study. 60 healthy (♂30, ♀30), 8 months of age northeast black mink were selected randomly. The blood of the heart was collected and the serum gained for determination and analysis of the biochemical parameters using automatic biochemical analytic instruments and biochemical reagent kits. The results showed that the concentration of ALP between males and females were significantly different (P 0.05). These data could be used for breeding purposes, diagnosing diseases and biological characteristics of mink.