Hematotoxicity status of lead and three other heavy metals in cow slaughtered for human consumption in Jos, Nigeria

Nwidu, Lucky Legbosi; Ohemu, T.L.

doi:10.5897/jtehs2017.0399

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“…The concentration of Cd in this study is lower than the 0.5mg/kg permissible limit of FAO/WHO for tissues of cow. However, our value was high compared to concentration (mg/kg) range of Cd in blood (0.001 -0.019) reported by Lucky & Temitayo (2017), but lower to the mean blood Cd levels of 5.67mg/kg reported by Okareh & Oladipo (2015) in there study conducted in cows from Southern Nigeria. The environment where these cattle are raised is also contaminated with heavy metals, Miranda et al (2009) have reported that cattle and other ruminants are indicators of environmental contamination with heavy metals.…”

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“…Cd was detected in the blood of all the dairy cows sampled in the study area, this is also inline with the findings of Tomza-Marciniak et al (2011) where they showed that the blood of all Friesian cows sampled under similar management system contained some levels of Cd. Cattle can have elevated levels of Pb in their blood without showing any outward signs of clinical disease (Lucky & Temitayo, 2017). Toxic effects of Pb and Cd were reported in cattle and human due to ingestion of contaminated products containing heavy metals (Cai et al, 2009).…”

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Determination of concentration of some heavy metals in the blood of Holstein-Friesian cattle on a farm in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Sabuwa¹,

Salihu²,

Baba³

et al. 2020

Sokoto J. Vet. Sc.

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The study was carried out to determine the presence and concentration of some heavy metals in the blood of Holstein-Friesian cattle in a private farm in Nasarawa State Nigeria. Blood samples were obtained from 22 Holstein-Friesian cattle consisting of 21 cows and 1 bull, of ages between 3.5 and >3.5 years. The samples were analyzed using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). The mean lead (Pb), Iron (Fe) and Cadmium (Cd) concentrations were 1.160, 47.681 and 0.051 mg/kg, respectively. There was no significant (P>0.05) effect of age and sex on the concentration of Pb, Fe and Cd. The study found the presence of Pb, Fe and Cd in blood samples collected from Friesian cattle. The FAO/WHO permissible limit of Cd and Pb in blood is 0.5mg/kg. Pb was detected above the maximum limit. The high concentration of these metals recorded could be as a result of prolong use of inorganic agricultural products and likely irrigation water which contaminate the feed. High levels of these metals in Holstein-Friesian can cause decreased milk production, placenta damage, mineral deficiency and respiratory failure among others. Inorganic agriculture should be replaced with organic methods; industrial activities close to pasture yards should be avoided. Sources of irrigation water should be free from heavy metals contamination.

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Determination of concentration of some heavy metals in the blood of Holstein-Friesian cattle on a farm in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Sabuwa¹,

Salihu²,

Baba³

et al. 2020

Sokoto J. Vet. Sc.

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“…Major towns include Jos, Bukuru, Rukuba, Barkin Ladi, Ganawuri, Vom, and Kigom, which fall within Plateau State. The residents of the area are mainly farmers, miners and civil servants (Plateau State Government, 1991 cited by Lucky & Temitayo, 2017).…”

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Assessment of Background and Soil Dumpsites Radioactivity in Plateau State, Nigeria

N.H.,

Y.I.,

2023

African Journal of Environment and Natural Science Research

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Assessment of background and dumpsites radioactivity level plays a significant role in the protection of man from excessive radiation exposure. Exposure to high radiation levels causes a wide range of health problems such as cancer of the lung, bone and skin, kidney ailments and blood infections. The background radiation levels of 51 selected dumpsites (3 in each LGA) were obtained at 1m above it using a well-calibrated International Medcom CRM-100 Digital Radiation Monitor. Soil samples were also collected, packed, prepared and analysed with Gamma ray Spectrometer [NaI (Tl) detector]. The mean activity concentrations of 226Ra, 232Th and 40K in this study are 61.93±5.90Bq kg-1,123.37±34.05 Bq kg-1 and 276.54±62.44 Bq kg-1 respectively. The mean absorbed dose, AEDE (outdoor) and ELCR in the state have the value of 111 nGyh-1, 0.13 mSv/hr and 0.45 x 10-3 respectively, which are greater than the world average value of 58 nGy h-1, 0.07 mSv/hr and 0.29 x 10-3 respectively. The mean background radiation of the dumpsites recorded in Plateau State was 204 nGy h-1 with the outdoor AEDE of 0.25 mSv/yr and ELCR of 0.88 x 10-3 . These values are greater than the world average. The results obtained for the background radiation are higher than those from the radionuclides analysis. The study revealed that the health risks associated with the radionuclide concentrations of soil dumpsites and the background radiation are relatively high, and the use of dumps as manure and other re-cycling processes therefore raises radiological concern.

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Integrative investigation of hematotoxic effects induced by low doses of lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic mixture: In vivo and in silico approach

Živančević,

Živanović,

Baralić

et al. 2024

Science of The Total Environment

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Hematotoxicity status of lead and three other heavy metals in cow slaughtered for human consumption in Jos, Nigeria

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Determination of concentration of some heavy metals in the blood of Holstein-Friesian cattle on a farm in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Determination of concentration of some heavy metals in the blood of Holstein-Friesian cattle on a farm in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Assessment of Background and Soil Dumpsites Radioactivity in Plateau State, Nigeria

Integrative investigation of hematotoxic effects induced by low doses of lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic mixture: In vivo and in silico approach

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