The chronic toxicity of aluminium, cadmium, mercury, and lead in birds: a review.

Volume: 46, Issue: 4, Pages: 263 - 295
Published: Jan 1, 1987
Abstract
The toxicity of chronic dietary metal exposure in birds is reviewed. It is concluded that significant physiological and biochemical responses to such exposure conditions occur at dietary metal concentrations insufficient to cause signs of overt toxicity. Particularly important are reproductive effects which include decreased egg production, decreased hatchability, and increased hatchling mortality. Young, growing birds are typically more...
Paper Details
Title
The chronic toxicity of aluminium, cadmium, mercury, and lead in birds: a review.
Published Date
Jan 1, 1987
Volume
46
Issue
4
Pages
263 - 295
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