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Differences in mortality among bobwhite fed methylmercury chloride dissolved in various carriers

  1. James W. Spann*,
  2. Gary H. Heinz,
  3. Michael B. Camardese,
  4. Elwood F. Hill,
  5. John F. Moore,
  6. Helen C. Murray

Article first published online: 20 OCT 2009

DOI: 10.1002/etc.5620050802

Issue

Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry

Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry

Volume 5, Issue 8, pages 721–724, August 1986

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How to Cite

Spann, J. W., Heinz, G. H., Camardese, M. B., Hill, E. F., Moore, J. F. and Murray, H. C. (1986), Differences in mortality among bobwhite fed methylmercury chloride dissolved in various carriers. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry, 5: 721–724. doi: 10.1002/etc.5620050802

Author Information

  1. Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Laurel, Maryland 20708

*Patuxent Wildlife Research Center, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Laurel, Maryland 20708

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 20 OCT 2009
  2. Article first published online: 20 OCT 2009
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 10 FEB 1986
  4. Manuscript Received: 11 SEP 1985

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  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Grant Number: IAG AD-14-F-1-556-0

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Keywords:

  • Bobwhite;
  • Methylmercury;
  • Carriers;
  • Solvents;
  • Toxicity;
  • Diluents

Abstract

Twelve-day-old bobwhite chicks were fed a diet containing 0, 5.4 or 20 ppm methylmercury chloride. The methylmercury chloride was added to the diet either in a dry, pulverized form or dissolved in acetone, propylene glycol or corn oil. Mortality was measured for 6 weeks, and samples of liver were saved for mercury analysis. Mortality was significantly lower in birds fed 20 ppm methylmercury chloride when acetone was the solvent. The reduced mortality could not be explained by effects of acetone on dietary level of mercury or on uptake of mercury into the body.

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