Ga ACMA ZC TENTATIVE PROGRAM FOR THE NEXT NEVADA TESTING SERIES Proposed by The Radio-Ecology Division Atomic Energy Project, U.C.L.A. PROJECT I: LARGE DOMESTIC ANIMAL STUDIES This is a proposed cooperative project between the University of Tennessee, Atomic Energy Commission Agricultural Research Program and this Division. This joint project, now in the initial planning stages, is Phase III of Dr. Cyril Comar's proposed project for "The Study of the Effect of "Fall—out" and Ionizing Radiation from Atomic Detonations upon Demestic Animals." The study as outlined in Phase III is as follows: In order to compare data already obtained in controlled total body irradiation studies from Comar's laboratory at Oak Ridge, as well as retention of some of the fission products in large animals, it is pro~posed that burros, cattle, and sheep be placed at various distances (maximum of forty miles) from Ground Zero for several Test detonations,. The locations of the test animeis will be determined according to the best available "Fall-ont" predictions. . This phase will study the effects of "Fall-out" on burros, cattle, and sheep, with respect to: 1. Amount of fission preducts from actual "Fall-out" available to the animal »y ingestion and/or inhalation. If possible, a dif- ferentiation of which mode of sentry into the animal body should be made. 2. Amount of radiation entering the animal bedy and its organs from external sources of radiation due to "Fall-out," as well as in= gested and inhaled radioactive materials. - ”” “DO ARCHIVES ©