Toxicity of Ingested Bismuth Alloy Shot in Game-farm Mallards

Chronic Health Effects and Effects on Reproduction

Authors

  • Glen C. Sanderson Illinois Natural History Survey
  • William L. Anderson Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Illinois Natural History Survey
  • George L. Foley University of Illinois and Illinois Natural History Survey
  • Karen L. Duncan University of Illinois
  • Loretta M. Skowron Illinois Natural History Survey
  • Jeffrey D. Brawn Illinois Natural History Survey
  • James W. Seets Illinois Natural History Survey

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21900/j.inhs.v35.129

Abstract

In a 150-day study, we tested for chronic toxicity and effects on reproduction of bismuth/tin (Bi/Sn) alloy shot dosed in game-farm mallards (Anas platyrhynchos). Histopathology of livers, kidneys, gonads, hearts, and lungs showed no significant group-related differences among 0-dosed (controls), iron (Fe)-dosed (8, No. 4, steel shot), and Bi-dosed (8, No. 4, Bi/Sn alloy shot) adult ducks or among ducklings from pairs of these dosed groups. Bi shot, under our test conditions, did not elicit toxicity in mallard ducks or affect their reproduction or offspring.

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Published

1997-04-30

Issue

Vol. 35 No. 1-5 (1997)

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Copyright (c) 1997 University of Illinois Board of Trustees

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Toxicity of Ingested Bismuth Alloy Shot in Game-farm Mallards: Chronic Health Effects and Effects on Reproduction. (1997). Illinois Natural History Survey Bulletin, 35(1-5), 217-252. https://doi.org/10.21900/j.inhs.v35.129