Plasma bile acid concentrations in response to feeding in peregrine falcons (Falco peregrinus).
A significant post-prandial increase of plasma bile acid concentration (PBAC) was observed in peregrine falcons (Falco peregrinus). In order to avoid physiological food-induced elevations in PBAC, which can complicate interpretation of plasma chemistry results in birds of prey, it is recommended that blood samples be obtained after a fasting period of at least 24 hours.
Lumeij
J T
JT
Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Utrecht University, The Netherlands.
Remple
J D
JD
D000818:Animals; D001647:Bile Acids and Salts / Q000097:blood*; D001717:Birds / Q000097:blood*; D004435:Eating / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female
D001647:Bile Acids and Salts