Rhinoceromics: a multi-amplicon study with clinical markers to transferrin saturation levels in ex-situ black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis michaeli)

Iron overload disorder (IOD) is a common condition in ex-situ black rhinoceroses (Diceros bicornis), although it has not been reported in the wild. This study aimed to gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between 25-hydroxy vitamin D [25(OH)D], inflammatory markers, insulin levels, the gut microbiome, dietary components, and transferrin saturation (TS) in ex-situ black rhinoceroses.

• Leiden Centre for Applied Bioscience
• Onderzoeksgroep Bioinformatics
• Onderzoeksgroep Environmental Metagenomics
• Onderzoeksgroep Analytical Biosciences