Effects of Energetic Compounds on the Northern Bobwhite Quail and Biotransformation Applications of the Intestinal Flora

Wildlife Toxicity Assessment for 1,3,5-Trinitrohexahydro-1,3,5-Triazine (RDX)

“…Another study using 1-year old Northern Bobwhite administered an aqueous suspension of RDX 125 mg/kg bw to quail (n ¼ 8) and examined the concentrations of RDX in whole blood and feces on days 1, 3, and 7 [83]. However, although no significant effects were seen, there were dose-dependent trends apparent for several parameters, including a decrease in feed consumption, decrease in total protein, decrease in PCV, and decrease in egg production.…”

Neurotoxicogenomic Investigations to Assess Mechanisms of Action of the Munitions Constituents RDX and 2,6-DNT in Northern Bobwhite (Colinus virginianus)

“…Given their behavior, ground foraging birds have the potential to be exposed to soils contaminated with MCs through accidental and intentional ingestion of soil and grit to assist in digestion (Brennan, 1999). The Northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) was chosen as a model species for this research because of its characteristic behavior as a ground forager, widespread geographical distribution, availability via commercial breeders, and demonstrated amenability to laboratory study (Baker et al, 2004;Gogal et al, 2002;Johnson et al, 2005). Additionally, although Northern bobwhite distributions in nature have been historically widespread, Northern bobwhite has recently become a species of concern whose populations have been declining in many states (Sauer et al, 2004).…”