Open AccessToxicity of Ingested Bismuth Alloy Shot in Game-farm Mallards
Author(s) -
Glen C. Sanderson,
William L. Anderson,
George L. Foley,
Karen L. Duncan,
Loretta M. Skowron,
Jeffrey D. Brawn,
James W. Seets
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
illinois natural history survey bulletin/bulletin - illinois natural history survey
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2644-0687
pISSN - 0073-4918
DOI - 10.21900/j.inhs.v35.129
Subject(s) - anas , toxicity , reproduction , shot (pellet) , bismuth , biology , offspring , chronic toxicity , histopathology , zoology , toxicology , ecology , medicine , metallurgy , materials science , pathology , pregnancy , genetics
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.