Open AccessComparative studies on plasma mineral status of cattle in fluoride toxic brackish water zone of Punjab, India
Author(s) -
Sushma Chhabra,
Nasheema Siddique,
S. N. S. Randhawa
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
asian pacific journal of tropical disease
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.208
H-Index - 33
ISSN - 2222-1808
DOI - 10.1016/s2222-1808(12)60161-3
Subject(s) - fluoride , brackish water , veterinary medicine , zoology , phosphorus , salinity , chemistry , dental fluorosis , zinc , environmental chemistry , calcium , biology , medicine , ecology , inorganic chemistry , organic chemistry
Objective: Chronic fluoride intoxication or fluorosis is a worldwide health problem in humans\udand animals. The present research work was aimed to assess the status of copper, zinc, cobalt,\udmanganese, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus in blood of fluorotic cattle in brackish water\udzone of Punjab. Methods: The present study was conducted in villages of district Muktsar, a\udbrackish water zone, of Punjab state. Cattle (n=103) showing signs of dental lesions or lameness,\udfrom the villages with water fluoride concentration more than 1 ppm, were selected for the study\udwhereas cattle (n=98) from villages with water fluoride concentration less than 1 ppm and with\udno clinical signs served as control. Blood samples were collected from both the groups and\udwere analysed for minerals.Results: Significantly (P<0.05) higher plasma F concentrations were\udobserved in animals of fluorotic region in comparison to healthy control animals. Concentrations\udof plasma Ca, Mg, Cu and Zn were significantly lower in cattle of hydrofluorotic region. Plasma\udphosphorus, iron and iodine concentrations were higher in animals of hydrofluorotic region\udwhereas Mo and Mn did not differ between the two groups. Conclusions: Present study indicated\uddecrease in certain essential minerals in animals of fluorotic region and such changes may\udcontribute to the toxic effects associated with exposure to excess fluoride and salinit