Raptor toxicology.
Birds of prey have demonstrated the negative impact that toxic agents can cause on animal populations and ecosystem dynamics. Lead, cholinesterase inhibitors (eg, organophosphates, carbamates), and anticoagulant rodenticides (eg, brodifacoum) are the most common toxic agents that currently affect the health of wild birds of prey in the United States. For raptors held in captivity, the list of toxic agents expands and includes toxic inhalants such as carbon monoxide and polytetrafluoroethylene. This article provides diagnostic and treatment guidelines for the toxic agents discussed.
Redig
Patrick T
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The Raptor Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, 1920 Fitch Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108, USA. redig001@umn.edu
Arent
Lori R
LR
D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000506:poisoning; D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D000835:Animals, Wild; D001715:Bird Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors / Q000506:poisoning; D007855:Lead Poisoning / Q000662:veterinary; D011041:Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D020304:Raptors; D012378:Rodenticides / Q000506:poisoning
D000393:Air Pollutants; D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors; D012378:Rodenticides