Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1
Written by Ioana Roxana ȘOIMUȘAN, Adina SABOU, Oana-Andreea PECE, Marius VASIU, Aurelia COROIAN
Contamination with heavy metals and metalloids represents a danger to animal and human health. The most important sources of contamination are attributed to water and soil due to their potential for propagation in the trophic system. The process of contamination with heavy metals is based on a water-soil-plants-animals-human circuit, which is why it is particularly important to carefully monitor all influencing factors. Their presence even in small quantities affects the processes of cellular homeostasis of organisms with direct implications on renal and hepatic functions. The purpose of this article was to present the toxicity of heavy metals in sheep's milk focused on the sources of contamination, the possibilities of metabolism as well as the influence of age and lactation on the accumulation of heavy metals. In order to ensure an optimal level of security, it is recommended to perform periodic analyses of soil, water, feed and carefully monitor the management processes of dairy products.
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