Analytical confirmation of imidacloprid poisoning in granivorous Cape spurfowl (Pternistis capensis)
Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
| Field | Value | |
| Title | Analytical confirmation of imidacloprid poisoning in granivorous Cape spurfowl (Pternistis capensis) | |
| Creator | Botha, Christo J. du Plessis, Elizabeth C. Coetser, Heleen Rosemann, Magda | |
| Description | Reports were received that Cape spurfowl (Pternistis capensis) fell during flight and scrambled uncoordinatedly for cover and some died. Three carcases were submitted for necropsy examination, which revealed mainly congestion of the carcases and haemorrhages. Common causes of acute mortalities in birds were first excluded, but there was a history of possible exposure to imidacloprid-treated barley seeds. Imidacloprid, a neonicotinoid insecticide, is used to protect various crops against invertebrate pests. The combined crop contents and pooled liver samples collected from the Cape spurfowl during necropsy were submitted for liquid chromatography–high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS) for imidacloprid analysis. Imidacloprid and several of its metabolites were detected in the samples. Farmers should cover sown seeds with a layer of soil and remove any spilled seeds, as granivorous birds are susceptible to imidacloprid intoxication. Regulatory authorities should re-evaluate the risk posed by imidacloprid-treated seeds for pollinators and granivorous birds. | |
| Publisher | AOSIS | |
| Date | 2018-07-09 | |
| Identifier | 10.4102/jsava.v89i0.1637 | |
| Source | Journal of the South African Veterinary Association; Vol 89 (2018); 5 pages 2224-9435 1019-9128 | |
| Language | eng | |
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