Lead and Copper in Pigeons (Columbia livia) Exposed to a Small Arms-Range Soil

Abstract

Small arms-range (SAR) soils can be contaminated with metals from spent copper (Cu)-jacketed bullets. Avian species are particularly at risk because they are exposed to lead (Pb) through ingestion of grit, soil intake from preening, or ingestion of contaminated food near ranges. Examination of the effects of Pb on birds at ranges have mainly focused on intake and toxicity of Pb shot pellets or fragments; however, Pb in soils may be an important pathway of exposure. To evaluate the uptake and effects of Pb from an actual range, the soil fraction (<250 mum) from a contaminated SAR soil was used to dose pigeons (Columbia livia) for 14 days at low (200 mug Pb and 215 mug Cu/d) and high (5400 mug Pb and 430 mug Cu/d).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA549259

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  • Alan B. Rosenerance
  • Desmond I Bannon
  • Hanna Xu
  • Jose A. Centeno
  • Mark S. Johnson
  • Patrick J. Parsons
  • Simina Lal
  • William E. Dennis

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  • United States Army Public Health Command

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  • Environmental science

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