Avian Toxicology

Constantly seeking to expand and enhance the service offering available to its clients, Springborn Smithers opened its new Avian Toxicology Center in Snow Camp, North Carolina. Through the acquisition of a fully functional avian laboratory and with a trained staff, Springborn Smithers is able to offer laboratory and field studies immediately in this important area. The Snow Camp facility can draw on the extensive analytical chemistry and other resources available at the Massachusetts Research Center.

Our avian toxicology program concentrates on avian toxicity testing, non-target organism pesticide exposure characterization and risk assessment, as well as contaminant induced endocrine disruption in birds. The Snow Camp facility is equipped to perform reproduction studies including two-generational studies, dietary toxicity studies, oral toxicity studies (LD50), avian inhalation toxicity and tier 1 and 2 endocrine disruptor testing. Most studies can be performed with either mallard ducks or northern bobwhite quail and many with red-wing blackbirds, house finches, house sparrows and brown headed cowbirds.

The Carolina Research Center also offers herbicide exposure characterization, risk assessment as well as a variety of field studies. Field studies include avian and mammalian exposure utilizing hand held and automated radio-telemetry, nesting success employing remote, time lapse and infrared micro-videography, environmental residue studies, behavioral studies with a variety of mammalian, avian and invertebrate species and field monitoring of endocrine disruptor effects in passerine and gallinaceous birds.

Acute Oral Toxicity Studies
Dietary Toxicity Studies
Endocrine Disruptor Studies
Reproductive Toxicology
Field Studies
Risk Assessment