LEAD CONTENT IN MILK OF LACTATING ANIMALS AT ASSIUT GOVERNORATE

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The present study estimate the levels of lead in 175 milk samples from lactating cows, buffaloes, sheep and goats in Assiut governorate. Related
and phosphorus were also investigated. elements, iron, copper, calcium
The analytical results revealed that lead levels in milk of investigated animals were 0.019, 0.245, 0.4 and 0.197 ppm in cows, buffaloes, sheep and goats respectively. Also a significant changes were recorded in cal cium, copper, and iron in relation to lead levels of examined milk.