Effect of lead on blood protoporphyrin levels of a group of ring teal ducks (Callonetta leucophrys)

Abstract 10.1002/zoo.1430080406.abs This research determined the relationships between blood lead level and zinc protoporphyrin (ZnPROTO), protoporphyrin IX (PROTO), and free erythrocyte protoporphyrin (FEP) levels in a group of 18 ring teal ducks. Blood samples were drawn from two groups of ring teal ducks as part of the routine health maintenance program of the New York […]