Noninvasive characterization of the effects of diazinon on pigeons

• Published in: Bulletin of environmental contamination and toxicology Vol. 64; no. 4; pp. 534 - 541
• Main Authors: Millam, J.R, Delwiche, M.J, Craig-Veit, C.B, Henderson, J.D, Wilson, B.W
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York, NY Springer-Verlag 01.04.2000; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: agrochemicals; animal health; Animal, plant and microbial ecology; Animals; Applied ecology; Aves; Biological and medical sciences; Body Weight; Columbidae; Diazinon - adverse effects; Drinking Behavior - drug effects; Ecotoxicology, biological effects of pollution; Effects of pollution and side effects of pesticides on vertebrates; Feeding Behavior - drug effects; Female; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; Fungicides; Insecticides; Insecticides - adverse effects; Locomotion; Male; pesticides; veterinary medicine; Vertebrata; Acaricide; Insecticide; Toxicity; Columba livia; Non invasive method; Pesticides; Organophosphorus compounds; Aves; Pigeon; Diazinon
• ISSN: 0007-4861; 1432-0800
• DOI: 10.1007/s001280000036

The effects of diazinon on pigeons Columba livia were studied using noninvasive procedures, which are described. The birds were orally gavaged with diazinon doses of 0, 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 mg/kg. The data showed that diazinon doses of 0.5 and 1.0 mg/kg produced 1 and 1.5 h delays, respectively, in the time when the birds began eating and drinking at sunrise, and at the highest dose, the delay was 4 h. An effect of diazinon on feed use was also observed. At the highest dose, body weights throughout the day were depressed by approximately 6%.