RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CERTAIN BODY ELECTROLYTES AND LEAD TOXICITY IN EXPOSED CATTLE

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The study was carried out on fifty cows. Lead levels were estimated in urine and different tissues (blood, lung, kidney, liver, brain, muscles, heart and bone). Other related elements to lead (iron, copper, calcium,
animal and potassium) were estimated in both phosphorus, sodium tissues and urine.
The results indicated a significant increase in lead content of cattle aging 96-120 months in comparison with the other three younger groups. A significant correlation between lead and all investigated elements was recorded in all examined tissues and urine.