Establishment of baseline values of copper, zinc and manganese in ostriches in Zimbabwe: a preliminary study.
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Date
2000
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Zimbabwe Vet Journal
Abstract
Ostrich (Struthio came/us) sera from apparently 302 healthy birds on 32
different fanns around the country were analysed for three essential trace elements (copper, zinc and manganese) by atomic absorption spectrometry with the objective establishing baseline values which could be used as guidelines in the diagnosis of deficiency or toxicity of the trace elements in ostriches. Trace elements levels in ostrich sera were also detennined according to age groups i.e chicks, growers and b~eeders. Comparisons were also done to determine whether the geographical regions had any influence on the levels of the trace elements in the different categories of birds. Results indicated significant variations with regard to age and geographical region variations in the level of copper. No significant age variations were evident for manganese levels but regional differences were noted. Zinc levels did not show significant geographical differences but variation in the concentration of the trace element according to age was strongly evident.
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Journal article from Vol. 31, No. 2/3 of Zimbabwe Vet Journal (2000).
Keywords
Ostriches, Zinc, Copper, Zimbabwe, Baseline values
Citation
Siwela, A. H.; Shonhai, A., Foggin, C.M.; Revol, B. 2000. Establishment of baseline values of copper, zinc and manganese in ostriches in Zimbabwe: a preliminary study. Zimbawe Vet J. Vol. 31, No. 2/3.