Abstract
The marked difference in the incidence of spontaneous atherosclerosis between White Carneau and Show Racer pigeons is well documented (1). Although the differences in arterial cholesteryl esters and their metabolism between the two breeds have been studied (2,3), no comparative studies of the age related alteration in blood pressures in these two breeds have been made. Also, it is not known how the pattern of arterial sterol accumulation compares with the changes in blood pressure and cholesterol balance. This communication reports the age related alterations in blood pressure and arterial sterol accumulation in White Carneau and Show Racer breeds of pigeons at 9 months and 17 months of age. Our studies have shown that lipid accumulation in the White Carneau pigeon occurs after 9 months of age (4).
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