Nutrient intake and influence on markers of oxidative stress in zoo-managed male snow leopards (Uncia uncia).

ABSTRACT: Oxidative stress (OS) results from the overproduction of reactive species. Nutrient intake can contribute positively or negatively to OS, and the lack of established nutrient requirements for most of the exotic species managed in zoos exacerbates the possibilities for nutrient imbalances that potentially could lead to reactive species production. The objective of this study was to evaluate the influence of nutrient intake and nutritional husbandry on markers of OS in male snow leopards (n = 14) maintained in U.S. facilities (n = 12). Diet samples and husbandry information were obtained and snow leopards were immobilized once for collection of blood. Samples were analyzed for chemical composition (diet and blood), antioxidant capacity (blood), and markers of OS (blood). Correl

SUBMITTER: Iske CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8112122 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature