Birds naturally have blood glucose concentrations that are nearly double levels measured
for mammals of similar body size and studies have shown that birds are resistant to insulin …

We determined the values of haematocrit and blood chemistry of the black vulture (Aegypius
monachus) in Extremadura (Spain). We analysed 57 nestlings, five feral adults, seven …

Serum chemistry panels and complete mineral and heavy metal screens were performed on
blood samples from eight adult northern goshawks (Accipiter gentilis) breeding in …

Pharmacokinetic data were determined after a single dose of meloxicam in red-tailed hawks
(RTH; Buteo jamaicensis) and great horned owls (GHO; Bubo virginianus). In a …

The effect of dietary supplementation with fresh Acacia karroo on experimental
haemonchosis was determined in 4-month-old castrated Xhosa lop-eared kids. The goats …

To be considered for release, raptors undergoing rehabilitation must have recovered from
their initial injury in addition to being clinically healthy. For that purpose, a good …

OBJECTIVE To compare the disposition of fentanyl citrate after a single IV injection in
isoflurane-anesthetized red-tailed hawks (Buteo jamaicensis) and Hispaniolan Amazon …

Abstract The Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita) is one of the world's most threatened species of
birds. The number of individuals in captivity is several times greater than the number of …

The widespread use of organophosphate and organocarbamate pesticides and the dangers
of related chemical warfare agents dramatize the importance of rapid, accurate, and …

A bird's physiological state contributes to its reproductive success and survival, yet few
baseline physiological data have been published for wild raptors. Mean levels of protein …