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Serum and tissue trace elements in Iranian camels (Camelus dromedarius)

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There were 26 male and female (nonpregnant and nonlactating) apparently healthy adult (5 to 10 years) field camels (Camelus dromedarius) studied to provide data regarding the normal values of trace elements in serum and different tissues. Blood samples were collected by jugular venepuncture and serum was separated by centrifugation. Tissue samples (liver, heart, striated muscle, spleen, kidney, and hair) were collected during postmortem examinations. All the samples were digested and analyzed for copper, iron, cobalt, and molybdenum using atomic absorption spectrophotometry. The results showed that the highest concentration of iron was present in the spleen and that the concentrations of this element in the liver and kidney were higher than those in the heart, striated muscle, serum, and hair (p<0.05). The lowest mean iron concentration was observed in the serum (p<0.05). The mean copper concentration was highest in liver in comparison to other tissues (p<0.05). No significant differences in cobalt concentrations were detected among different compartments. The mean molybdenum concentration of striated muscle, heart, kidney, spleen, and liver were significantly higher than those of serum and hair (p<0.05). No difference due to sex was detected in different tissue and serum concentrations of trace elements.

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We thank the financial support of Shiraz University during the period of this study. We also wish to thank Shiraz Central Veterinary Laboratory for technical assistance.

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  1. Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, P.O. Box 1731, Shiraz, 71345, Iran

    K. Badiei, K. Mostaghni & A. Parchami

  2. School of Veterinary Medicine, Shahrekord University, Shahrekord, Iran

    M. Pourjafar

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Badiei, K., Mostaghni, K., Pourjafar, M. et al. Serum and tissue trace elements in Iranian camels (Camelus dromedarius). Comp Clin Pathol 15, 58–61 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00580-006-0610-x

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