Changes in macroelements,trace elements,heavy metal concentrations and chemical composition in milk of Croatian spotted goats during different lactation stages |
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| Authors: | Zvonko Antunovi? Ivica Mari? Zdenko Lon?ari? Josip Novoselec Boro Mio? ?eljka Klir |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Faculty of Agriculture in Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia;2. Croatian Agricultural Agency, Zagreb, Croatia;3. Department of Animal Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia |
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| Abstract: | The research was conducted on days 60, 90, 120 and 150 during the lactation with the aim to determine the effect of lactation stage on the concentration of crucial elements and chemical composition in Croatian spotted goats' milk. Milk yield significantly decreased (from 1.15 to 0.76 kg/day), while the concentration of Ca, Mg, P, Zn and Mo in the milk of the goats significantly increased during lactation. The concentrations of Cr, Cd and Pb in milk were very low, with no significant deviations during lactation. The quality of milk from Croatian spotted goats is adequate compared with other breeds in the surrounding area of Croatia. |
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| Keywords: | Essential elements Goats Lactation Quality of milk |
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