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Review
. 1991 Jan-Feb;147(1):18-30.
doi: 10.1016/0007-1935(91)90063-S.

Effects of exposure to excessive quantities of lead on animals

D J Humphreys  1
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Review

Effects of exposure to excessive quantities of lead on animals

D J Humphreys. Br Vet J. 1991 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

The present review updates and summarizes current information on the sources, solubility and toxicity of lead and its compounds, their absorption and concentration in blood, milk and various tissues and organs of the body and finally their excretion. Areas requiring further studies are also identified.

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