Characterization of plasma cholinesterase activity in the Eurasian Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus and its in vitro inhibition by carbamate pesticides
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DOI: 10.1111/ibi.12476
Abstract: The legal and illegal use of organophosphorus and carbamate pesticides represents one of many threats to birds. The activity of the cholinesterase enzyme in plasma is used as a non-destructive biomarker to diagnose the exposure… read more here.
Keywords: gyps fulvus; cholinesterase; cholinesterase activity; plasma cholinesterase ... See more keywords
DIGESTIVE AND FEEDING BEHAVIOR DIFFERENCES BETWEEN LAPPET-FACED VULTURES (TORGOS TRACHELIOTOS) AND GRIFFON VULTURES (GYPS FULVUS) EX SITU
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DOI: 10.1638/2021-0139
Abstract: Abstract: Appropriate diets for ex situ wildlife are essential for animal health and welfare and yet ex situ facilities are often constrained by feed ingredient availability when attempting to replicate natural diets. In obligate carnivores… read more here.
Keywords: tracheliotos griffon; lappet faced; torgos tracheliotos; griffon vultures ... See more keywords
Exploring the Gastrointestinal Microbiome of Eurasian Griffon Vultures (Gyps fulvus) Under Rehabilitation in Portugal and Their Potential Role as Reservoirs of Human and Animal Pathogens
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DOI: 10.3390/vetsci11120622
Abstract: Simple Summary The Eurasian griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) is a widely distributed scavenger that plays a crucial role in ecosystems by consuming decomposing carcasses and removing hazardous organic matter. This study aimed to analyze the… read more here.
Keywords: rehabilitation; role; gyps fulvus; eurasian griffon ... See more keywords