Iron Metabolism in Two Meat Breeds of Cattle in Selected Elements of the Trophic Chain.

Autor: Mituniewicz, T., Iwańczuk-Czernik, K., Wójcik, A., Sowińska, J., Witkowska, D.
Zdroj: Conference Proceedings: IX International Symposium on Trace Elements in the Environment; 2006, p431-435, 5p
Abstrakt: This study was aimed at determining iron metabolism in cows and calves of the meat breeds: Charolaise and Limousine, in selected elements of the trophic chain as well as the antagonistic effect of their elements on iron under conditions of pasture management. The experimental material included: soil, feed, water as well as cows and calves of meat breeds: Charolaise (7 pairs) and Limousin (13 pairs). The contents of iron, phosphorus and calcium in particular elements of the trophic chain were determined according to standard methods in accredited research laboratories. In the cattle of the meat breeds examined, the contents of elements assayed and hematological blood indices were within reference values. Differences between the groups analyzed were not due to pathological conditions or deficiencies, but rather to breed-specific variability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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