2018 journal article

Biochemistry and hematology parameters of the San Cristobal Galapagos tortoise (Chelonoidis chathamensis)

CONSERVATION PHYSIOLOGY, 6.

By: G. Lewbart n , J. Griffioen n, A. Savo n, J. Pablo Munoz-Perez *, C. Ortega *, A. Loyola*, S. Roberts n, G. Schaaf  n ...

author keywords: biochemistry; Chelonoidis chathamensis; Galapagos tortoise; health; hematology; lactate
TL;DR: Blood values from clinically healthy tortoises from the San Cristóbal Galapagos Archipelago are reported to report the health status of these animals. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
14. Life Below Water (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

As part of a planned introduction of captive Galapagos tortoises (Chelonoidis chathamensis) to the San Cristóbal highland farms, our veterinary team performed thorough physical examinations and health assessments of 32 tortoises. Blood samples were collected for packed cell volume (PCV), total solids (TS), white blood cell count (WBC) differential, estimated WBC and a biochemistry panel including lactate. In some cases not all of the values were obtainable but most of the tortoises have full complements of results. Despite a small number of minor abnormalities this was a healthy group of mixed age and sex tortoises that had been maintained with appropriate husbandry. This work establishes part of a scientific and technical database to provide qualitative and quantitative information when establishing sustainable development strategies aimed at the conservation of Galapagos tortoises.