Evaluation of the Mineral Status of Two Ecosystems for Sustainable Goat Rearing in the Iberian Peninsula
Joint Authors
Sánchez, Joaquín
Vilallonga, David
Andrés, Santiago
Jiménez, Antonio
Source
Veterinary Medicine International
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The mineral status in two ecosystems typical of the Iberian Peninsula was evaluated.
Ecosystem I was formed by forests and ecosystem II by hilly areas.
The levels of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, copper, zinc and selenium in soils, rations and serum were measured.
The concentratons of iron, copper, zinc and selenium were also checked in liver.
Ecosystem I showed higher values of every mineral, except for phosphorus.
Seasonal differences were recorded for rations and serum, with higher values in spring.
The rations produced by both ecosystems met the mineral requirements of goats in lactation.
Thus, both ecosystems are suitable for the development of an ecological goat farming system.
However, extra supply of minerals, particularly calcium, may be needed in the maximum productions periods.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vilallonga, David& Jiménez, Antonio& Sánchez, Joaquín& Andrés, Santiago. 2012. Evaluation of the Mineral Status of Two Ecosystems for Sustainable Goat Rearing in the Iberian Peninsula. Veterinary Medicine International،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vilallonga, David…[et al.]. Evaluation of the Mineral Status of Two Ecosystems for Sustainable Goat Rearing in the Iberian Peninsula. Veterinary Medicine International No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Vilallonga, David& Jiménez, Antonio& Sánchez, Joaquín& Andrés, Santiago. Evaluation of the Mineral Status of Two Ecosystems for Sustainable Goat Rearing in the Iberian Peninsula. Veterinary Medicine International. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-503518