Effects of total dissolved solids on the accumulation of Br, As and Pb from drinking water in tissues of selected organs in broilers

Mamabolo, M.C.; Meyer, J. A.; Casey, N.H.

doi:10.4314/sajas.v39i1.61227

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“…Ahmed [ 37 ] reported an increase in WI in the broiler with increased TDS in drinking water. As among the factors affecting WI is the amount and type of salts in water [ 38 ]. In this respect, Mushtaq et al .…”

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Assessment of variable drinking water sources used in Egypt on broiler health and welfare

Elsaidy¹,

Mohamed²,

Abouelenien³

2015

Vet World

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Aim:This study assessed the impact of four water sources used as drinking water in Egypt for broiler chickens on its performance, carcass characteristic, hematological, and immunological responses.Materials and Methods:A total of 204 unsexed 1-day old Indian River broiler chickens were used in this study. They were randomly allocated into four treatment groups of 51 birds in each, with three replicates, 17 birds per replicate. Groups were classified according to water source they had been received into (T1) received farm tap water; (T2) received filtered tap water (T3) received farm stored water at rooftop tanks, (T4) received underground (well) water.Results:All water sources showed no significant differences among treated groups at (p>0.05) for most of the performance parameters and carcass characteristics. However (T2) group showed higher records for body weight (BWT), BWT gain (BWG), feed conversion ratio, bursa weight, serum total protein, globulin (G), albumin (A) and A/G ratio, Ab titer against New castle disease virus vaccine. On the other hand, it showed lower records for water intake (WI), WI/Feed intake ratio, total leukocytes count %, heterophil %, lymphocyte %, H/L ratio, liver weight, glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase, glutamic pyruvic transaminase, serum uric acid and creatinine. Where filtered water reverse osmosis showed lowest records for bacterial load, the absence of coliform bacteria, total dissolved solids (TDS), electrical conductivity (EC) and salinity. On the other hand stored water showed higher numerical values for TDS, EC, alkalinity, salinity, pH, bacterial count, and coliform count.Conclusion:Base on the results of this study, it is concluded that different water sources could safely be used as drinking water for poultry; as long as it is present within the acceptable range of drinking water quality for chickens. Suggesting the benefits of treatment of water sources on improving chickens’ health and welfare. Draw attention to the importance of maintaining the hygienic quality of stored water.

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Assessment of variable drinking water sources used in Egypt on broiler health and welfare

Elsaidy¹,

Mohamed²,

Abouelenien³

2015

Vet World

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“…Heavy metals are known to be toxic due to their cumulative nature and cause increasing damage to brain, kidney and nervous system with extended exposure periods (Ezekwe et al, 2012). Similarly, Br − has been shown to accumulate in liver, kidney and thyroid tissue (Du Toit and Casey, 2012;Mamabolo et al, 2009). Further fieldwork done by Meyer ( 2005) included tissue sampling and revealed evidence that Br − had histopathological effects on thyroid and other tissues in commercial broilers reared in areas where Br − concentrations in groundwater were high.…”

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Prevalence of bromide in groundwater in selected regions in South Africa

Lucht

Casey

2019

WSA

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Many regions across South Africa are dependent on groundwater as the only water source for livestock watering and domestic use. This paper presents an analysis of 350 water samples from collated data of 5 reports published between 2001 and 2016 that show the vast range of 0–132.68 mg/L bromide (Br−) present in South African groundwater. It further highlights that Br− may be a greater toxicity risk factor to livestock production and human health as an endocrine disrupting chemical (EDC) and through accumulation in organs than previously considered. Further validation is required of the physiological effects of Br− for inclusion in water quality guidelines (WQG). Attention is drawn to the importance of site-specific water quality (WQ) monitoring and identification of vulnerable populations to enable adequate risk assessment and implementation of mitigating strategies to lower exposure risk in a specific area.

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Effect of bromine and iodine in drinking water on production parameters of broilers

Toit

Casey

2011

SA J. An. Sci.

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Levels of bromine (Br) in groundwater that exceeded guideline concentrations of 0.01 mg/L prompted the investigation of the effect Br and iodine (I) in drinking water on the production parameters of broilers. The research was done over a 42-day growth period, post-hatch, in which the trial design was: Control: 0 mg Br/L and 0 mg I/L; 1 mg Br/L and 0 mg I/L; 3 mg Br/L and 0 mg I/L; 0 mg Br/L and 0.7 mg I/L; 1 mg Br/L and 0.7 mg I/L; 3 mg Br/L and 0.7 mg I/L, by 3 replicates with 30 birds/replicate, using mixed Ross broiler chickens. Br and I were administered as NaBr and KI. Mortalities, water and feed intakes were recorded daily and live weight once a week. Average daily gains and feed conversion rations were calculated. Different treatments of Br, irrespective of I, decreased water and feed intake significantly. The interaction of Br and I had no significant effect on intake of water or feed. I had an effective ameliorating effect on Br. Bromine administered at 1 and 3 mg Br/L or at ingestion rates of 1.59 and 4.44 mg Br/day affected production parameters.

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Effects of total dissolved solids on the accumulation of Br, As and Pb from drinking water in tissues of selected organs in broilers

Cited by 3 publications

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Assessment of variable drinking water sources used in Egypt on broiler health and welfare

Assessment of variable drinking water sources used in Egypt on broiler health and welfare

Prevalence of bromide in groundwater in selected regions in South Africa

Effect of bromine and iodine in drinking water on production parameters of broilers

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