Concentration of cadmium in Coturnix quail fed earthworms

Journal Article · Tue Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1985 · J. Toxicol. Environ. Health; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/15287398609530878· OSTI ID:5229672

Stoewsand, G S; Bache, C A; Gutenmann, W H; Lisk, D J

Earthworms (Lumbriscus terrestris), collected from soils in southern Ontario, Canada, that had no previous history of cadmium application, contained 3 ppm cadmium. They were fed to Coturnix quail as 60% dry weight of their diet for 63 d to examine the extent of deposition of native cadmium. Cadmium in kidney, liver, and excreta was greatly elevated above that of birds fed a control diet without worms. No increase in the level of cadmium in eggs was found. The factors affecting the association of cadmium in soils and worms and their assimilation and possible toxic effects in foraging birds are discussed.

• Research Organization: Cornell Univ. Geneva, NY
• OSTI ID: 5229672
• Journal Information: J. Toxicol. Environ. Health; (United States), Journal Name: J. Toxicol. Environ. Health; (United States) Vol. 3; ISSN JTEHD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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