INTENTIONAL AND UNINTENTIONAL POISONINGS OF WILD AND DOMESTIC FAUNA IN THE REGION OF MURCIA DURING BIENNIUM 2005-2006
Abstract
Data of chemical toxicological analyses carried out over a two year period (2005-2006) by the Wildlife Recovery Center “El Valle” of Murcia (Spain). These results allow to perform an epidemiologic information conclusioabout the main toxic agents of poisoning wildlife (and domestic animals in some cases) of Southeastern Spain. From 94 cases received and analyzed, 41 were positive to intentional poisoning (a total of 122 dead animals). Pesticides, especially insecticides and rodenticides, were frequently involved. Aldicarb (29,54%), fenthion (25,00%), carbofuran (15,90%) and monocrotophos (9,09%) were the most usual toxic agents in baits prepared for intentional poisonings. Spring and winter are the seasons of the year in which the poisonings are more common, and mainly they take place in rural zones and those of hunting areas.Downloads
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