Effects of Methyl Mercury Treated Feed on the Mortality and Growth of Leghorn Cockerels

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Remedial investigation/feasibility study of the Clinch River/Poplar Creek Operable Unit. Volume 3. Risk assessment information. Appendixes E, F

“…Growth was decreased and mortality increased among leghorn cockerels fed diets containing 6 to 18 ppm MeHg (Fimreite 1970). Ring-necked pheasants fed diets of MeHg-treated grains displayed reduced egg production and hatchability and laid more shell-less eggs than controls (Fimreite 1971).…”

White Oak Creek Watershed: Melton Valley Area Remedial Investigation Report, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee: Volume 3 Appendix C

“…The acute LD50 for MeHg for Cotumix quail ranges from 14.4 to 33.7 m a g bw . Growth was decreased and mortality increased among leghorn cockerels fed diets containing 6 to 18 mgkg MeHg (Fimreite, 1970). Ring-necked pheasants fed diets of MeHg-treated grains displayed reduced egg production and hatchability and laid more shell-less eggs than controls (Fimreite, 1971).…”

Remedial investigation report on the Melton Valley watershed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Volume 3: Appendix C

“…The acute LD50 for MeHg for Coturnix quail ranges from 14.4 to 33.7 mgkg bw . Growth was decreased and mortality increased among leghorn cockerels fed diets containing 6 to 18 mg/kg MeHg (Fimreite, 1970). Ring-necked pheasants fed diets of MeHg-treated grains displayed reduced egg production and hatchability and laid more shell-less eggs than controls (Fimreite, 1971).…”