DDT and BHC residues in some body tissues of goats, buffalo, and chickens, Lucknow, India

B. S. Kaphalia, T. D. Seth

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Abstract

Muscle, liver, brain, and abdominal body fat samples of goats, buffalo, and chickens, all common meat sources in India, were analyzed by gas-liquid chromatography (GLC) for residues of DDT and benzene hexachloride (BHC). A few samples of goat and buffalo bone marrow were also included. Relatively high residue levels were found in body fat and bone marrow compared with other tissues. DDT and BHC residue levels were highest in chicken body fat, averaging 4.157 ppm ΣDDT and 3.879 ppm BHC. DDT content was much higher in goat and buffalo bone marrow than in the corresponding body fat. DDT levels in brain samples were highest (0.138 ppm) in buffalo. p,p'-TDE levels were higher than p,p'-DDE levels in buffalo; overall DDT levels were lowest in goats. BHC residues were generally low in buffalo; α-BHC accounted for most BHC residues in brain tissues. Greater accumulations of DDT and BHC were found in leg muscles than in breast muscles of chickens.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)103-106
Number of pages4
JournalPESTIC. MONIT. J.
Volume15
Issue number2
StatePublished - 1981
Externally publishedYes

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  • General Medicine

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