Chlorophacinone residues in mammalian prey at a black-tailed prairie dog colony
November 13, 2012
Black-tailed prairie dogs (BTPDs), Cynomys ludovicianus, are an important prey for raptors; therefore, the use of the rodenticide Rozol (0.005% chlorophacinone active ingredient) to control BTPDs raises concern for secondary poisonings resulting from the consumption of contaminated prey by raptors. In the present study, the authors observed Rozol exposure and adverse effects to mammalian prey on 11 of 12 search days of the study. Mammalian hepatic chlorophacinone residues ranged from 0.44 to 7.56 µg/g. Poisoned prey availability was greater than previously reported.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Title | Chlorophacinone residues in mammalian prey at a black-tailed prairie dog colony |
| DOI | 10.1002/etc.1968 |
| Authors | Nimish B. Vyas, Craig S. Hulse, Clifford P. Rice |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry |
| Index ID | 70040689 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Patuxent Wildlife Research Center |