Sublethal effects of chronic lead ingestion in mallard ducks

Author(s)
Finley, Mack T., Michael P. Dieter and Louis N. Locke
Year
Article Title
Sublethal effects of chronic lead ingestion in mallard ducks
Volume
1
Pages
929-937
Start Page Number
929
Final Page
937
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Species: Mallard duck (Anas platyrhynchos)
Chemical Toxicity Endpoint Type Endpoint Description Endpoint Value Sample Size Life Cycle Stage Study Duration Type
LEAD NITRATE TOX-Non-Repro-Sublethal - cellular/biochemical effects delta-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase activity in blood versus controls decreased @ 25 ppm/3 wks, 5 ppm/12 wks 20/dose; 5/dose x time group Adult 3, 6, 9, or 12 wks Toxicity Factor Datasets
LEAD NITRATE TOX-EXP IND - accumulation accumulation in livers and kidneys versus controls increased @ 25 ppm/3wks 20/dose; 5/dose x time group Adult 3, 6, 9, or 12 wks Toxicity Factor Datasets
LEAD NITRATE TOX-EXP IND - accumulation lead concentration in blood after 12 weeks exposure (mean +/- SE) versus controls increased @ 5 ppm diet (66 +/-13 ppm blood) and @ 25 ppm diet (154 +/-28 ppm blood) 20/dose; 5/dose x time group Adult 3, 6, 9, or 12 wks Toxicity Factor Datasets
LEAD NITRATE TOX-Non-Repro-Sublethal - whole animal body weight and food consumption versus controls no effect 20/group Adult 3, 6, 9, or 12 wks Toxicity Factor Datasets
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