High residual pesticide contamination despite contrasted feeding treatments in semi-captive bred grey partridges
Sophie Marie Dupont, Karine Monceau, Agathe Gaffard, Anaïs Rodrigues, Maurice Millet, Julie Noualhier, Audrey Bailly, Vincent Bretagnolle, Olivier Pays, Jérôme Moreau
This study finds similar pesticide contamination levels in semi-captive grey partridges fed conventional or organic grains, suggesting non-food pathways contribute significantly to exposure.
bioRxiv · Jul 28, 2026 · PreprintEcology