Avian Ecotoxicology Testing

Smithers provides leading avian testing services for the risk assessment of pesticides in a variety of species. Our scientists are prominent in national and international efforts to develop probabilistic risk assessment methods for pesticide registrations.

• One- and two-generation reproduction studies
• Dietary toxicity (LC₅₀) studies
• Acute oral toxicity studies (LD₅₀)
• Endocrine disruptor testing
• Microbial product testing in avian species

Species: Mallard ducks, Bobwhite quail, Japanese quail, Canaries, Zebra finches

Other capabilities

• Diet preparation and analysis
• In-house analytical expertise
• Run-off testing