Susceptibility of four bird species to para-aminopropiophenone (PAPP)
dc.contributor.author | Eason, Charles | |
dc.contributor.author | Murphy, E. C. | |
dc.contributor.author | Hix, S. | |
dc.contributor.author | Henderson, R. J. | |
dc.contributor.author | MacMorran, D. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2010-04-13T01:42:08Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2010-02 | |
dc.description.abstract | The suitability of para-aminopropiophenone (PAPP) for the humane control of stoats (Mustela erminea) and feral cats (Felis catus) is being investigated in New Zealand. Birds are potential non-targets that may be affected by this toxin. Therefore, the objective of this study was to test the toxicity of a proprietary formulation of PAPP in four bird species: Australian magpies (Gymnorhina tibicen; n = 40), blackbirds (Turdus merula; n = 20), mallard ducks (Anas platyrhynchos Pekin breed; n = 20) and weka (Gallirallus australis; n = 21). Birds were orally dosed with PAPP in the form of a 40% paste that had been added to meat as a delivery vehicle. The lethal dose to kill 50% of the sample (LD₅₀) was 1387 mg/kg for magpies, 174 mg/kg for blackbirds, 32 mg/kg for mallard ducks and 568 mg/kg for weka. However, the LD₅₀ value for weka underestimates the risk to this species, as individuals were affected at the lowest dose tested (62 mg/kg), becoming subdued and losing their appetite until they were euthanized 30 h after dosing. Whilst birds are less susceptible to PAPP than stoats or feral cats (LD₅₀ for both of these species is < 10 mg/kg), some bird species are adversely affected, so it will be important to limit their exposure. | en |
dc.format.extent | 1-16 | en |
dc.identifier.eisbn | 9780478147360 | en |
dc.identifier.eissn | 1177-9306 | en |
dc.identifier.isbn | 9780478147353 | en |
dc.identifier.issn | 1176-8886 | en |
dc.identifier.other | DOC research & development series ; 320 | en |
dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10182/1638 | |
dc.language.iso | en | |
dc.publisher | Department of Conservation | |
dc.publisher.place | Wellington, N. Z. | en |
dc.relation | The original publication is available from - Department of Conservation - https://www.doc.govt.nz/about-us/science-publications/series/doc-research-and-development-series/ | en |
dc.relation.ispartofseries | DOC Research & Development Series | en |
dc.rights | © Copyright February 2010, New Zealand Department of Conservation | |
dc.subject | blackbirds | en |
dc.subject | para-aminopropiophenone | en |
dc.subject | PAPP | en |
dc.subject | LD50 | en |
dc.subject | Australian magpie | en |
dc.subject | Gymnorhina tibicen | en |
dc.subject | Turdus merula | en |
dc.subject | mallard duck | en |
dc.subject | Anas platyrhynchos | en |
dc.subject | weka | en |
dc.subject | Gallirallus australis | en |
dc.subject | bird species | en |
dc.subject.anzsrc | ANZSRC::050206 Environmental Monitoring | en |
dc.subject.anzsrc | ANZSRC::0501 Ecological Applications | en |
dc.subject.anzsrc | ANZSRC::050211 Wildlife and Habitat Management | en |
dc.subject.marsden | Marsden::300802 Wildlife and habitat management | |
dc.title | Susceptibility of four bird species to para-aminopropiophenone (PAPP) | en |
dc.type | Report | |
lu.contributor.unit | Lincoln University | |
lu.contributor.unit | Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences | |
lu.contributor.unit | Department of Pest Management and Conservation | |
lu.subtype | Commissioned Report | en |
pubs.commissioning-body | New Zealand Department of Conservation | en |
pubs.confidential | false | en |
pubs.publication-status | Published | en |
pubs.publisher-url | https://www.doc.govt.nz/about-us/science-publications/series/doc-research-and-development-series/ | en |
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