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Animals : an open access journal from MDPI2020; 10(10); 1877; doi: 10.3390/ani10101877

Bioaccumulation of Mineral Elements in Different Biological Substrates of Athletic Horse from Messina, Italy.

Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate the levels and the potential bioaccumulation of vanadium (V), chromium (Cr), cobalt (Co), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), and bismuth (Bi) in horses from the industrial risk area of Sicily (Italy). Different biological substrates (whole blood, serum; tail and mane) and samples of hay, concentrate and water provided to the horses were processed by means of Thermo Scientific iCAP-Q ICP-MS spectrometer for mineral concentration. One-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was applied to show the differences in various trace elements in the biological substrates. Pearson's test was applied to evaluate the correlation of mineral concentrations between whole blood and serum; and tail and mane. The results showed statistical differences of tested mineral elements among biological substrates; Cr whole blood concentrations were negatively correlated with serum concentrations and a positive correlation between whole blood and serum was observed for Cd and Bi. This latter also showed a positive correlation between mane and tail. The concentrations of V, Cr, and Pb in tail with serum and whole blood samples were negatively correlated, while the concentrations of Cd in tail and serum samples were positively correlated. Minerals had a non-homogenous distribution in the organism, showing different concentrations in the biological substrates.
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Publication Date: 2020-10-14 PubMed ID: 33066668PubMed Central: PMC7602457DOI: 10.3390/ani10101877Google Scholar: Lookup
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This research article examines the rate of bioaccumulation of various minerals in different parts of athletic horses from a region in Italy affected by industrial pollution. The minerals analysed include vanadium, chromium, cobalt, copper, zinc, cadmium, lead, and bismuth.

Methodology

  • The researchers assessed the levels and potential accumulation of different mineral elements in horses from an industrially contaminated area in Sicily, Italy.
  • The samples collected for this study consisted of whole blood, serum, tail and mane from the horses. Additionally, samples of the hay, concentrate, and water provided to these horses were also examined.
  • The samples were processed using a Thermo Scientific iCAP-Q ICP-MS spectrometer to determine the mineral concentration.
  • A one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed to highlight the differences in various trace elements present in the biological substrates.
  • Finally, the Pearson’s test was applied to assess the correlation in mineral concentrations between whole blood and serum, as well as between tail and mane.

Findings

  • The study revealed statistically significant variations in the levels of tested mineral elements among different biological substrates.
  • A negative correlation was identified between chromium levels in the whole blood and serum of the horses.
  • In contrast, a positive correlation was detected for cadmium and bismuth concentrations between the whole blood and serum.
  • Bismuth also showed a positive correlation between mane and tail concentrations.
  • The levels of vanadium, chromium, and lead in the tail were negatively correlated with serum and whole blood samples.
  • The concentrations of cadmium in the tail and serum samples showed a positive correlation.

Conclusion

  • The researchers concluded that minerals showed a non-homogeneous distribution within the horses’ bodies, indicating different concentrations in various biological substrates.
  • This study provides valuable insights into the bioaccumulation of minerals in horses, which could have significant implications for their health and performance, especially within regions impacted by industrial pollution.

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Fazio F, Gugliandolo E, Nava V, Piccione G, Giannetto C, Licata P. (2020). Bioaccumulation of Mineral Elements in Different Biological Substrates of Athletic Horse from Messina, Italy. Animals (Basel), 10(10), 1877. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10101877

Publication

Animals : an open access journal from MDPI
ISSN: 2076-2615
NlmUniqueID: 101635614
Country: Switzerland
Language: English
Volume: 10
Issue: 10
PII: 1877

Researcher Affiliations

Fazio, Francesco
  • Department of Veterinary Science, University of Messina, Polo SS Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy.
Gugliandolo, Enrico
  • Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Science, University of Messina, 98166 Messina, Italy.
Nava, Vincenzo
  • BioMorf Department, University of Messina, Polo SS Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy.
Piccione, Giuseppe
  • Department of Veterinary Science, University of Messina, Polo SS Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy.
Giannetto, Claudia
  • Department of Veterinary Science, University of Messina, Polo SS Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy.
Licata, Patrizia
  • Department of Veterinary Science, University of Messina, Polo SS Annunziata, 98168 Messina, Italy.

Conflict of Interest Statement

The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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