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Biochemical assessment of cyanide-induced toxicity in migratory birds from gold mining hazardous waste ponds

Posted on:1997-08-16Degree:M.SType:Thesis
University:University of Nevada, RenoCandidate:Ma, JuntaoFull Text:PDF
GTID:2461390014984421Subject:Animal sciences
Abstract/Summary:
This study investigated the biochemical consequences of exposure to cyanide-containing water in mallard ducks (as a migratory bird model) at cyanide concentrations well below those generally accepted by the wildlife regulatory agencies as "safe" for migratory birds (50 mg/L). Potassium cyanide, dissolved in water, was administered to female Mallard ducks by gavage at non-toxic dosages, 0, 05, 1 and 2 mg/kg body wt. Either 2 or 24 hours post CN...
Keywords/Search Tags:Migratory
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