Open AccessUrine Chemistry Profile of Captive Sumatran Elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus) in Bali Elephant Camp, Carangsari, Petang, Badung, Bali
Author(s) -
Theresa Utami,
I Nengah Wandia,
Nyoman Sadra Dharmawan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
jurnal veteriner
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2477-5665
pISSN - 1411-8327
DOI - 10.19087/jveteriner.2021.22.2.298
Subject(s) - elephas , asian elephant , african elephant , critically endangered , dipstick , biology , veterinary medicine , captive breeding , urinalysis , endangered species , urine , zoology , ecology , medicine , endocrinology , habitat
Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus) is the biggest land mammals in Indonesia in criteria A2c category Critically Endangered (CR) dan Appendix I in Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES). Considering the importance of conservation and health maintenance of Sumatran elephants, various diagnostic tests must be carried out to determine the health status of elephants ranging from physical examination to blood chemistry tests and urinalysis. This study aimed to obtain the urine chemistry profile of the Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus) held captive in Bali Elephant Camp, Carangsari, Petang, Badung Regency, Bali. The urine sample taken is midstream (middle emission) urine. Sampling was carried out 5 times for 2 weeks with 2-3 days distance between samples taken and the dipstick test was carried out twice in one sample. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that out of the 8 Sumatran elephants maintained at the Bali Elephant Camp were all 100% negative for glucose. Protein, blood, bilirubin, ketones, and nitrite traces were found in deviant values in few individuals whereas it should be negative. Urobilinogen is found to be normal in most individuals at 0.2 mg/dL. pH in the range 6-9 while specific gravity is in the range of 1-1.020. Leucocytes value found in most individuals were 70 Leu/μL. It is important to note that a dipstick kit is used to indicate components in urine but it can not be used as a standard to diagnose a disease. Further examinations need to be carried out to find the definite value of the components found in urine.