Experimental lead-shot poisoning in bald eagles
Journal of Wildlife Management
By: O. H. Pattee, Stanley N. Wiemeyer, B. M. Mulhern, L. Sileo, and J. W. Carpenter
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Abstract
Captive, crippled bald eagles unsuitable for release were fed lead shot to determine diagnostic criteria for lead poisoning. The eagles were fluoroscoped and bled periodically to determine shot retention and blood delta--aminolevulinic acid dehydratase activity. Microscopic examination revealed renal tubular degeneration, arterial fibrinoid necrosis and myocardial necrosis. Acid-fast intra-nuclear inclusion bodies were not found in proximal convoluted tubule cells. Analyses of blood and toxicological data are not yet complete.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Experimental lead-shot poisoning in bald eagles |
| Series title | Journal of Wildlife Management |
| Volume | 45 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 1981 |
| Language | English |
| Contributing office(s) | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |
| Description | 806-810 |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Journal of Wildlife Management |
| First page | 806 |
| Last page | 810 |
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