Serum and tissue trace elements in Iranian camels (Camelus dromedarius)

Badiei, Khalil; Mostaghni, K.; Pourjafar, Mehrdad; Parchami, A.

doi:10.1007/s00580-006-0618-2

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“…However, the requirement of camels for key nutrients such as trace minerals has received little attention compared to other farm animals [ 58 ]. Most of the available data are limited to few countries involved in rearing camels, such as Morocco [ 59 , 60 ], Sudan [ 61 ], Ethiopia [ 62 ], Djibouti [ 63 ], Saudi Arabia [ 64 ], the United Arab Emirates [ 65 ], Oman [ 66 ], Iran [ 67 ], India [ 68 ] and China [ 69 ]. Although Sahelian countries have the largest camel populations at the global level [ 70 ], no investigation has been achieved on the trace element status of camels in this region.…”

Section: Trace Mineral Status In Camel Bloodmentioning

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Blood Trace Element Status in Camels: A Review

Abdelrahman

Alhidary

Aljumaah

et al. 2022

Animals

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Trace minerals play an important role in animal health and productivity. They are involved also in many physiological activities, and their deficiency causes a variety of pathological problems and metabolic defects, reducing consequently the animal productivity. The demand for animal products in semi-arid areas is rapidly increasing, and the supply is still below the required level, partially due to low animal productivity. Camels (Camelus dromedarius and Camelus bactrianus) are considered one of the main sources of healthy, high-quality meat and milk for human consumption within most of the countries in the semi-arid regions. Despite their efficient adaptation to their environment, camels can suffer from the growth retardation of newborns, low feed efficiency, anemia, poor fertility, poor reproduction and many other metabolic disorders. It is well known that trace mineral deficiencies and trace mineral toxicities can influence camels’ production and reproductive efficiency, as well as many aspects of their growth and metabolism. Evaluating the trace minerals status of camels and their variability is an obvious step toward improving camels’ productivity and health. Thus, the present article reviews the data regarding the status of trace minerals (copper, zinc, iron, selenium, manganese, cobalt, iodine, fluorine, molybdenum, sulfur, bromide and nickel) in camel blood and their physiological variability, with a focus on their deficiency and toxicity effects.

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Section: Trace Mineral Status In Camel Bloodmentioning

confidence: 99%

Blood Trace Element Status in Camels: A Review

Abdelrahman

Alhidary

Aljumaah

et al. 2022

Animals

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“…Such conditions may predispose semi-industrial dairy cattle to trace elements deficiency without clinical signs or with nonspecific signs of deficiency such as infertility and reduced performance (Mohebbi-Fani et al 2010). In these farms, the incidences of trace elements deficiency are probably underestimated because subclinical forms of deficiency can go unnoticed for prolonged periods (Badiei et al 2006).…”

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Copper, zinc, and iron concentrations in blood serum and diet of dairy cattle on semi-industrial farms in central Iran

Noaman

Rasti

Ranjbari

et al. 2011

Trop Anim Health Prod

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the blood serum and diet concentrations of copper, zinc, and iron in Holstein dairy cattle kept under semi-industrial farming in Isfahan province, central Iran. Moreover, the effects of season, pregnancy, and daily milk yield on serum Cu, Zn, and Fe concentrations were also evaluated. The study was carried out on 12 semi-industrial Holstein dairy cattle farms. A total of 120 blood serum samples (60 in each season) and 24 diet samples (12 in each season) were collected in the summer and winter. The Cu, Fe, and Zn contents were assessed in samples using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. In the summer, the mean concentrations of Cu and Fe in serum samples were lower and higher than the critical level, respectively (P < 0.05). In total diet samples, the mean concentrations of Zn were significantly higher than critical level (P < 0.05). In summer, winter, and total diet samples, the mean concentrations of Fe were significantly higher than critical level (P < 0.05). The serum Cu and Zn concentrations were significantly higher in the winter than those determined in the summer (P < 0.05). The serum Cu concentrations were significantly higher in nonpregnant than those in pregnant dairy cattle (P < 0.05). No significant difference was observed in serum Cu, Zn, and Fe concentrations of dairy cattle in different daily milk yield groups. It can be concluded that Holstein dairy cattle reared under semi-industrial dairy farming were deficient in serum Cu concentrations, especially in summer. Further, high level of Fe in blood serum might be due to feeding of cattle with diet containing excess quantity of Fe.

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“…There are limited data about the Cu levels in the testis of rabbits. However, several investigators reported that Cu was high in the liver and semen of various animal species [8,12]. Copper has been shown to be involved in the activation of superoxide dismutase enzyme, which is important during testicular development and spermatogenesis in rats [20].…”

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“…Different physiological status such as age, sex, breeding season, lactation, and pregnancy would impose certain demands on animals need for trace elements, and hence, adequate amounts in the diet should be accounted for to achieve the best animal performance [11,12]. Rabbits breeding considered very important specially in developing countries as a source of animal protein.…”

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Serum and Testicular Trace Element Concentration in Rabbits at Different Ages

Fayed

2009

Biol Trace Elem Res

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Trace elements such as Zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), and selenium (Se) are essential for male fertility. The fertilizing capacity of most animals reduced with advancing age. The objective of the present work was to determine the serum and testicular levels of Zn, Cu, and Se in young (10 months old) and old (30 months old) rabbits. Blood and testicular samples were obtained from rabbits after their slaughter. All samples were digested by concentrated acids and analyzed for trace elements by flame emission atomic absorption spectrophotometer. The results showed that serum Zn and Cu were lower in old rabbits than young (P < 0.01). Serum Se was higher in old than young rabbits (P < 0.05). Testicular Cu and Se were significantly lower in old than young rabbits (P < 0.01). However, Zn level was higher in old compared to young rabbits (P < 0.01). The serum Zn and Se were higher than the testicular levels (P < 0.01). The testicular Cu in both ages was higher than the serum level (P < 0.01), which suggest a very important role for Cu in the process of spermatogenesis in rabbits.

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Serum and tissue trace elements in Iranian camels (Camelus dromedarius)

Cited by 8 publications

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Blood Trace Element Status in Camels: A Review

Blood Trace Element Status in Camels: A Review

Copper, zinc, and iron concentrations in blood serum and diet of dairy cattle on semi-industrial farms in central Iran

Serum and Testicular Trace Element Concentration in Rabbits at Different Ages

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