Determinación de características físicas, químicas y microscópicas en orina de atélidos de los géneros (Lagothrix y Ateles) en cautiverio en la provincia de Pastaza

Abstract

In the present study the physical, chemical and microscopic characteristics of urine were determined in 22 primates of the Atelidae family with the species (Lagothrix lagotricha lagotricha, Lagothrix lagotricha poeppigii, Ateles belzebuth) 14 females and 8 males in captivity; in different centers for rehabilitation and management of wildlife animals, located in the province of Pastaza. For sampling, the primates were reassured with an anesthetic combination of Tiletamine, Zolazepam, intramuscularly; the samples were obtained by ultrasound-guided cystocentesis, and kept ten minutes in the environment before being placed in the transport cooler; characteristics were determined, such as color: transparent to light yellow with a slightly cloudy appearance (1+), density (g / 100ml) was assessed by refractometer, obtaining an average range of 1002.14 (± 4.39); In addition, results were obtained from other analytes such as: Specific Gravity 1007.95 (± 6.90), pH 7.07 (± 0.42), Calcium mg / dL 17.27 ± (8.83), Creatinine mg / dL 28.18 (± 20.39); in the case of Leukocytes, Ketones, Nitrites, Bilirubin, Glucose, Blood, ascorbic acid, were negative; while the Microalbumin presented values of (<2.5 mg / dL), Protein (<15mg / dL) and the Protein / Creatinine ratio was (<0.2), finally the Urobilinogen was normal (2.0 mg / dL); the presence of crystals of calcium oxalate monohydrate was observed in the urinary sediment study; in the statistical analysis no significant differences were found between groups; which indicates that regardless of age or sex these values do not vary significantly. As there are no similar studies in Ecuador for this family, this research contributes in a significant way to the area of veterinary doctors working with these species, thus contributing to their conservation.