The validity of the haematocrit or packed cell volume as an indicator of condition in wild
birds has recently been questioned. We reviewed over 300 published papers on …

Metals are involved in the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) which may result in
metal-related oxidative stress that can lead to oxidative damage to lipids, DNA and proteins …

Studies in endangered raptors have given reference values for some blood constituents of
metabolic, veterinary, ecological and/or taxonomic interest. However, the variations in such …

Parasites and disease have been increasingly recognized as agents of ecological and
evolutionary importance. Because the endocrine and immune systems are related, it is also …

Hematocrits were measured in migratory Mountain White-crowned Sparrows (Zonotrichia
leucophrys oriantha) on their high altitude (3,000 m) breeding grounds during seven …

The erythrocyte presents morphologic, cytochemical, and quantitative adaptations as it
progresses through its evolutionary continuum. This text is a comprehensive exploration of …

The present study investigated the influence of the quail diet polluted with aflatoxin B 1 (AFB
1) and its detoxification by using clay as a feed additive on the growth performance and …

The present study was carried out to investigate the effects of replacing inorganic with at
lower level of organically complexed minerals (Zn, Cu and Mn) on hematological and …

The purposes of this study were:(1) to determine the δALAD activity and δALAD ratio in
blood of four free-living bird species (Griffon vulture, Eagle owl, Slender-billed gull and …

The nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drug diclofenac is extremely toxic to Old World Gyps
vultures (median lethal dose∼ 0.1–0.2 mg/kg), evoking visceral gout, renal necrosis, and …