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The Levels Of Trace Elements And Selected Vitamins In Goats With Chronic Fluorosis, Nuri̇ Altuğ, Sezai̇ Arslan, Nazmi̇ Yüksek, İhsan Keleş, İbrahi̇m Hakki Yörük, Yildiray Başbuğan, İsmai̇l Ayteki̇n

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of chronic fluorosis on trace elements and vitamin levels in goats. Thirty-three goats exhibiting clinical signs of chronic fluorosis and 10 healthy goats from the same region were used. Animals with chronic fluorosis were divided into 2 groups according to their age as 1-3 years old and 4-6 years old. Blood samples were collected from all goats. Fluoride concentrations were determined with an ionometer. Na, K, and Cl levels were measured with ion-selective equipment and serum mineral substance levels were obtained by atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Ca, Mg, and P levels were determined …