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Coronary artery and aortic atherosclerosis was studied in the Broad Breasted Bronze and Beltsville White breeds of turkeys from 1 day of age through 24 weeks of age. Serum cholesterol levels and blood pressures were reported. The usefulness of turkeys as an animal model for the study of atherosclerosis was compared to the White Carneau pigeon and squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciureus).
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