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The effects of endocrine disrupters on avian behaviour and physiology
Reference
S18938
Principal Investigator / Supervisor
Dr Katherine Buchanan
Co-Investigators /
Co-Supervisors
Dr Cecilia Berg
,
Professor Matthew Evans
,
Dr Carsten Muller
,
Dr David Pascoe
Institution
Cardiff University
Department
School of Biosciences
Funding type
Research
Value (£)
209,748
Status
Completed
Type
Research Grant
Start date
01/08/2003
End date
31/07/2006
Duration
36 months
Abstract
A range of pollutants have now been identified as endocrine disrupters. We will assess the exposure of wild birds (European starlings and barn swallows) feeding at sewage treatment works to the synthetic estrogen, 17alpha-ethinylestradiol. We will also test experimentally the effects of fledging exposure, on measures of avian fertility and on song production. Finally, we will test experimentally the effects of nestling exposure on growth rates, immune function and reproductive development. These results will demonstrate whether wild birds are currently at risk from endocrine disruption in their natural environment and the likely effects on behaviour and physiology. It will also demonstrate if wild birds could be useful as bio-indicators.
Summary
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Committee
Closed Committee - Animal Sciences (AS)
Research Topics
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Research Priority
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Research Initiative
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Funding Scheme
X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme
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