The effects of different sample storage conditions on faecal corticosterone metabolite measurements in northern bobwhite (<i>Colinus virginianus</i>).

ABSTRACT: The northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) is an economically and ecologically vital gamebird in North America experiencing vast population declines. With the recent validation of an enzyme immunoassay to detect corticosterone metabolites in faeces, there are many opportunities for its scientific application. Corticosterone, a key avian stress-related hormone, has many beneficial functions that support a quail's immune response, primarily by suppressing inflammation, allowing cells to function more efficiently. However, chronic levels of elevated corticosterone in Aves have been shown to cause metabolic disruption and suppressed reproduction and growth. Determining root causes of chronically elevated corticosterone levels is vital for bobwhite conservation efforts. Proposed researc

SUBMITTER: Suber HN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12305797 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature