Effects of ammoniumiron-hexacyanoferrate on the accumulation of radiocesium in reindeer

Authors

  • K. Hove Dept. of Animal Science, Agricultural Univ. of Norway, N-1432 Ås-NLH, Norway
  • H. Staaland Dept. of Zoology, Agricultural Univ. of Norway, N-1432 As-NLH, Norway
  • Ø. Pedersen Dept. of Zoology, Agricultural Univ. of Norway, N-1432 As-NLH, Norway

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7557/2.8.2.747

Keywords:

radiocesium, reindeer, cesium binder

Abstract

It is concluded that a sustained release bolus for administration of a cesium binder of the ironhexa-cyanoferrate type provides a promising method for reduction of radiocesium uptake from contaminated pastures.

Included is also a discussion after Hove's lecture.

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Published

1988-06-01

How to Cite

Hove, K., Staaland, H., & Pedersen, Ø. (1988). Effects of ammoniumiron-hexacyanoferrate on the accumulation of radiocesium in reindeer. Rangifer, 8(2), 32. https://doi.org/10.7557/2.8.2.747

Issue

Vol 8 (1988): Special Issue No. 2

Section

Articles