Detection of Cadmium in Mineral Salt Commercial Mixtures for Beef Cattle.
- Author:
Wilmar Sachetin MARCAL
1
,
2
;
Paulo Eduardo PARDO
;
Marcos Roberto LOPES DO NASCIMENTO
;
Marcio LIBONI
;
Marcio DE NADAI BONIN
Author Information
1. Londrina State University, Londrina, Parana, Brazil Veterinary Clinic Department, Londrina State University
2. CP 6001, Londrina
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
cadmium;
beef cattle;
and mineral salt
- MeSH:
Animal Feed/*analysis;
Animals;
Brazil;
Cadmium/*administration&dosage/*analysis/toxicity;
Cattle;
Minerals/*analysis;
Spectrum Analysis
- From:Journal of Veterinary Science
2002;3(2):141-144
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The cadmium concentrations in mineral mixtures used in beef cattle feed in the states of Sao Paulo and Parana, Brazil was measured. The cadmium concentration was determined by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry. Of the 36 analyzed samples, 35 had values > 0.5 ppm (range 0.5 to 11.2 ppm), which is the maximum concentration recommended [4, 18]. These findings show the necessity for careful industrial monitoring, as some mineral mixtures contain sufficient cadmium to cause toxicity in animals.
