1. [The effect of long term bentonite administration on mixed element metabolism in dwarf goats].
- Author
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Schwarz T and Werner E
- Subjects
- Administration, Oral, Animals, Bentonite administration & dosage, Bone and Bones chemistry, Calcium blood, Calcium metabolism, Electrolytes blood, Female, Liver chemistry, Magnesium blood, Magnesium metabolism, Phosphorus blood, Phosphorus metabolism, Potassium blood, Potassium metabolism, Sodium blood, Sodium metabolism, Bentonite pharmacology, Electrolytes metabolism, Goats metabolism
- Abstract
Pigmy goats were experimentally examined for the effects of subchronic oral applications of high doses of GDR-made bentonite on their mass element status (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium sodium, potassium). The argillaceous mineral caused slightly reduced incorporation of calcium in the bones. Bentonite-related reduction of alkaline phosphatase activity cannot be ruled out as a causative factor. Magnesium concentrations in blood serum and liver of bentonite-treated pigm goats were lower with significance than those recorded from controls. Phosphorus, sodium, and potassium metabolism was not substantively altered by bentonite application. A sodium substitution effect might possibly be achieved by admixture of bentonite to feed rations.
- Published
- 1990