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Distribution of mercury in organs of McGraw-Mallard ducks given methyl mercury chloride

Journal Article · · Poult. Sci.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.3382/ps.0512101· OSTI ID:6425119
Heart, brain, liver, kidney, breast, and thigh tissues of McGraw-Mallard ducks which had been given oral doses of methyl mercury chloride ranging from 0 to 19 mg. MeHg/kg. body weight were analyzed for total mercury by atomic absorption techniques. Kidney and liver accumulated the highest levels of mercury and the rate of increase with increasing levels of MeHg administered was higher than the levels in the other tissues. Mercury levels in breast, thigh, brain, and heart were not significantly different. Regression equations for all six tissues are illustrated.
Research Organization:
Michigan State Univ., East Lansing
OSTI ID:
6425119
Journal Information:
Poult. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: Poult. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 51:6; ISSN POSCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English