Fluorosis in black-tailed deer

Journal Article · Wed Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1975 · J. Wildl. Dis.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.7589/0090-3558-12.1.39· OSTI ID:6405224

Newman, J R; Yu, M H

Marked dental disfigurement and abnormal tooth wear patterns were observed in black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus) taken from an area near an industrial fluoride source in northwestern Washington. Fluoride levels in the bones of these deer were from 10 to 35 times higher than levels in the bones of normal animals. These levels are similar to those associated with fluorosis of cattle.

• Research Organization: Huxley Coll. of Environmental Studies, Bellingham, WA
• OSTI ID: 6405224
• Journal Information: J. Wildl. Dis.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Wildl. Dis.; (United States) Vol. 12:1; ISSN JWIDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
ANIMAL TISSUES
ANIMALS
BIOLOGICAL ACCUMULATION
BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS
BODY
BONE TISSUES
CONNECTIVE TISSUE
DEER
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
ELEMENTS
FLUORINE
HALOGENS
INJURIES
MAMMALS
NONMETALS
ORAL CAVITY
RUMINANTS
TEETH
TISSUES
VERTEBRATES