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    Accumulation of Metals in the Liver and Kidneys of Cattle from Agricultural Areas in Lusaka, Zambia

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    2012-05-11
    Author
    Yabe, John
    Nakayama, Shouta M. M.
    Ikenaka, Yoshinori
    Muzandu, Kaampwe
    Ishizuka, Mayumi
    Umemura, Takashi
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    Abstract
    ABSTRACT. Intensive agricultural practices are recognized as significant sources of metal pollution in soils and pasture. This study investigated metal contamination in cattle offal from an agricultural area in Zambia, where inorganic fertilizers, agricultural lime, and pesticides are routinely applied. The highest median values (mg/kg, wet weight) of Cu (40.9), Zn (35.2), Cr (1.35) and Ni (0.594) were recorded in the liver, whereas the highest median values of Pb (0.061) and Cd (0.049) were found in kidneys. Maximum levels of Hg, As and Co were under 0.2 mg/kg in both organs. Pb and Cd did not exceed the benchmark values in cattle offal for human consumption and did not pose immediate health risks. Concentrations of Ni and Cr could present a public health concern. Monitoring of metal accumulations in offal of cattle, not only from well-known polluted environments but also agricultural areas, should be done regularly for the health of human consumers.
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    http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/5787
    Publisher
    Journal of veterinary medicine
    Subject
    Cattle
    kidney
    Liver
    Metal accumulation
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    Journal article
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