Teratogenic effect of formaldehyde in rabbits

Thirty three pregnant rabbits were exposed to vapour of 10% formaldehyde (12 ppm) throughout the gestation period to know its effect on newborns. The results showed no abortion or foetal mortality but there were some anomalies (23.8%) among the newborns rabbits which includes: meromelia (6.8%), ence...

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Main Author: A. A. Al–Saraj
Format: Article
Language:Arabic
Published: University of Mosul, College of Veterinary Medicine 2009-01-01
Series:Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.vetmedmosul.org/ijvs/2009no1e2.htm