scholarly journals Analysis of 19 Minerals and Cortisol in Red Deer Hair in Two Different Areas of the Stelvio National Park: A Preliminary Study

Animals ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Montillo ◽  
Caslini ◽  
Peric ◽  
Prandi ◽  
Netto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervus Elaphus ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
National Park ◽  
Allostatic Load ◽  
Red Deer ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Mineral Concentrations

The aim of the study was to perform an investigation on the concentration of 19 minerals and cortisol in red deer (Cervus elaphus) hair, a matrix that is easy to collect with non-invasive and painless sampling, able to represent an integrative values of long-term substance concentrations, and able to give useful information, also when performed on dead animals, given its extreme stability over time. In the study thirty-five animals were included, coming from two different sides of a valley in the Stelvio National Park, where official water analysis had pointed out elevated concentrations of As in one of the two orographic sides. Hair cortisol concentrations were measured using a RIA(Radio Immuno Assay), while minerals were detected using ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma- Mass Spectrometry). Results showed a negative relationship between cortisol and some mineral concentrations (Li, Co, As, Cd, Cr and Tl) and significant differences in some mineral concentrations between park areas (Al, Co, Cu, Cd and Ni). As, Cr and cortisol differences approached statistical significance. This preliminary study represents a step forward in the study of wildlife allostatic load and a valid method for applications in wildlife management programs, in environmental studies and in public health programs.

scholarly journals Accumulation of Toxic Elements in Bone and Bone Marrow of Deer Living in Various Ecosystems. A Case Study of Farmed and Wild-Living Deer

Animals ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 2151
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Tajchman ◽  
Aleksandra Ukalska-Jaruga ◽  
Marek Bogdaszewski ◽  
Monika Pecio ◽  
Katarzyna Dziki-Michalska
Keyword(s):  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Cervus Elaphus ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Toxic Elements ◽  
Red Deer ◽  
Cadmium Concentration ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
In The Wild ◽  
The Mean

The aim of the study was to determine the concentrations of toxic elements accumulated in the bone marrow and bones (Cervus elaphus). The studies were carried out on two groups of young stags: farmed (n = 6) and wild (n = 9). Their body weights were measured and bone and bone marrow samples were collected. The concentrations of toxic elements were analyzed using the inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry technique. The mean aluminum content in the bone marrow and bones of the farmed animals was significantly higher than in the wild group (p < 0.05). The mean concentration of arsenic, barium and lead in the bones of the wild red deer was significantly higher than in the bones of the farmed animals (p < 0.05), while the cadmium concentration in the bones of the farmed red deer exceeded the value determined in the wild animals. A significant difference was found between the mean concentrations of aluminum, arsenic, barium, lead, vanadium and nickel in the bone marrow and bones of both red deer groups (p < 0.05). Although the study involved animals living in an uncontaminated area, the concentrations of some heavy metals were higher than values reported from industrial regions.

scholarly journals Effective processing and evaluation of chemical imaging data with respect to morphological features of the zebrafish embryo

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharina Halbach ◽  
Timothy Holbrook ◽  
Thorsten Reemtsma ◽  
Stephan Wagner
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Zebrafish Embryo ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Software Tool ◽  
Chemical Imaging ◽  
Imaging Data ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Spatially Resolved ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry

AbstractA workflow was developed and implemented in a software tool for the automated combination of spatially resolved laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) data and data on the morphology of the biological tissue. Making use of a recently published biological annotation software, FishImager automatically assigns the biological feature as regions of interest (ROIs) and overlays them with the quantitative LA-ICP-MS data. Furthermore, statistical tools including cluster algorithms can be applied to the elemental intensity data and directly compared with the ROIs. This is effectively visualized in heatmaps. This allows gaining statistical significance on distribution and co-localization patterns. Finally, the biological functions of the assigned ROIs can then be easily linked with elemental distributions. We demonstrate the versatility of FishImager with quantitative LA-ICP-MS data of the zebrafish embryo tissue. The distribution of natural elements and xenobiotics is analyzed and discussed. With the help of FishImager, it was possible to identify compartments affected by toxicity effects or biological mechanisms to eliminate the xenobiotic. The presented workflow can be used for clinical and ecotoxicological testing, for example. Ultimately, it is a tool to simplify and reproduce interpretations of imaging LA-ICP-MS data in many applications. Graphical abstract

scholarly journals Selenium and other mineral concentrations in feed and sheep's blood in Kosovo

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 97-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Ademi ◽  
A. Bernhoft ◽  
E. Govasmark ◽  
H. Bytyqi ◽  
T. Sivertsen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Whole Blood ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Sheep Blood ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Toxic Minerals ◽  
Mineral Concentrations ◽  
Feed Samples

Abstract The aim of this study was to assess the concentration of Se and other minerals in sheep and the supplied feed. Four macrominerals (Ca, P, Mg, and S), 7 microminerals (Se, Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn, Co, and Mo), and 2 toxic minerals (Cd and Pb) were analyzed in 69 feed and 292 sheep blood samples from 30 farms in different regions of Kosovo. The samples were analyzed using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, and mineral concentrations in whole blood were measured to assess their status in animals. Concentrations of the different minerals in feed were found in the following ranges: 1.9 to 9.5 g Ca/kg DM, 0.8 to 3.2 g P/kg DM, 0.8 to 3.2 g Mg/kg DM, 1.0 to 2.8 g S/kg DM, 6 to 82 µg Se/kg DM, 33 to 970 mg Fe/kg DM, 15 to 42 mg Zn/ kg DM, 2.6 to 7.5 mg Cu/kg DM, 26 to 250 mg Mn/kg DM, 0.04 to 0.88 mg Co/kg DM, 0.05 to 0.86 mg Mo/ kg DM, 0.07 to 2.02 mg Pb/kg DM, and 0.02 to 0.19 mg Cd/kg DM. Concentrations of the microminerals analyzed in whole blood were found in the following ranges: 15 to 360 µg Se/L, 190 to 500 mg Fe/L, 1.4 to 3.8 mg Zn/L, 0.3 to 2.6 mg Cu/L, 6 to 243 µg Mn/L, 0.1 to 19.6 µg Co/L, and 1.8 to 66.0 µg Pb/L. Among all minerals, the largest deficiency was found for Se both in feed and sheep blood, with 82% of feed samples and 83% blood samples being inadequate, and its supplementation is necessary. Selenium-supplemented sheep had significantly higher Se concentration in blood than non-supplemented sheep (P &lt; 0.01). In addition, other macro- and microminerals in feed such as P, S, Cu, and Co were at inadequate concentrations at some of the farms, and supplementation may also be needed for these minerals.

Impact of herbivory by red deer (Cervus elaphus L.) on patterns and processes in subalpine grasslands in the Swiss National Park

2003 ◽  
Vol 181 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 177-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Schütz ◽  
Anita C Risch ◽  
Eliane Leuzinger ◽  
Bertil O Krüsi ◽  
Gérald Achermann
Keyword(s):  
Cervus Elaphus ◽  
National Park ◽  
Red Deer ◽  
Swiss National Park ◽  
Subalpine Grasslands ◽  
Patterns And Processes

Winter diet of introduced red deer (Cervus elaphus) in woodland vegetation in Grampians National Park, western Victoria

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cathryn Roberts ◽  
Martin Westbrooke ◽  
Singarayer Florentine ◽  
Simon Cook
Keyword(s):  
Cervus Elaphus ◽  
National Park ◽  
Red Deer ◽  
Seedling Recruitment ◽  
Deer Population ◽  
Dietary Preferences ◽  
Winter Diet ◽  
Woody Shrubs ◽  
Western Victoria ◽  
Trees And Shrubs

Although red deer (Cervus elaphus) have the potential to play a major role in influencing the structure and composition of vegetation, little is known about the dietary preferences of red deer in Australia. In the Grampians National Park, Victoria, where there is a large, established red deer population, there has been concern over the condition of woodlands, with lack of perennial seedling recruitment observed. We estimated the diets of 12 red deer using macroscopic sorting techniques. We examined rumen contents of seven male and five female red deer from four woodland Ecological Vegetation Classes, which indicate that they act as intermediate feeders. A wide variety of plants were ingested, with evergreen tree species, small trees and woody shrubs making up a large proportion of the diet, along with grasses. This study found that red deer show significantly different dietary intake due to sex, with females consuming a diet much higher in grasses, while males consume more trees and shrubs. These findings have implications for the management of red deer populations within the park and broader implications for their effects on Australian ecosystems.

scholarly journals Supplemental Material: Testing models of Laramide orogenic initiation by investigation of Late Cretaceous magmatic-tectonic evolution of the central Mojave sector of the California arc

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.C. Economos ◽  
et al.
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
National Park ◽  
Granitic Rocks ◽  
Trace Element Geochemistry ◽  
Element Geochemistry ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Joshua Tree National Park ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Shrimp Zircon

<div>Table S1: SHRIMP zircon U-Pb geochronology data for six samples from the Cadiz Valley batholith. Table S2: SHRIMP zircon U-Pb geochronology data for six samples from the Federal 2-26 Cajon Pass drill core. Table S3: Whole-rock major- and trace-element geochemistry of granitic rocks from Joshua Tree National Park and the Cadiz Valley batholith measured by X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Table S4: Rb/Sr and Sm/Nd isotope data from the Joshua Tree National Park and Cadiz Valley batholith. Table S5: Locations, data, and references used to generate histograms in Figure 5.<br></div>

Multi-element Analysis and Geographical Origin Classification of Italian (Calabrian) Wines

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. 1259-1264
Author(s):  
Francesco Caridi ◽  
Maurizio D’Agostino ◽  
Alberto Belvedere ◽  
Antonio F. Mottese
Keyword(s):  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
White Wine ◽  
Element Analysis ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Icp Ms ◽  
Product Authenticity ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry ◽  
Mineral Concentrations

Background and Objectives: In this article, a comprehensive study was carried out for food authenticity evaluation through chemometric analyses, correlating botanical and geographical origins with food chemical composition. Methods: A total of eighteen Calabrian red, rose and white wines were analyzed through Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). Results: The mineral concentrations, determined by ICP-MS in the investigated wine samples, followed the subsequent order: K > P > Mg > Na > Ca > Fe > Cu > Zn > Mn > V. : The 2D Scatterplot and loading plot (Principal Component Analysis) showed that all red, rose and white wine samples from “Cirò” DOP area were grouped in the fourth, second and third quadrant, respectively, clearly separated from each other. Samples from “Cirò” red showed positive PC1 and were characterized by higher K, Fe, Mn, Na, V and Zn concentrations. Moreover, the points corresponding to two red wines from the “Terre di Cosenza” DOP area fall into the first quadrant; those corresponding to two rose wines from the “Donnici” and “Sant’Anna di Isola di Capo Rizzuto” DOP areas fall into the third and fourth quadrants, respectively; the point corresponding to a white wine from the “Donnici” DOP area falls into the second quadrant. Conclusions: Experimental results demonstrated that it is possible to strictly relate, through the PCA, wines to their geographical and botanical provenance, thus becoming a useful tool for evaluating the product authenticity and guaranteeing it to the consumers.

scholarly journals Survival and Cause-specific Mortality of Red Deer Cervus Elaphus in Białowieża National Park, Poland

2007 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan F. Kamler ◽  
Włodzimierz Jędrzejewski ◽  
Bogumiła Jędrzejewska
Keyword(s):  
Cervus Elaphus ◽  
National Park ◽  
Red Deer ◽  
Specific Mortality ◽  
Białowieża National Park

scholarly journals Seed Mineral Composition and Protein Content of Faba Beans (Vicia faba L.) with Contrasting Tannin Contents

Agronomy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 511 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hamid Khazaei ◽  
Albert Vandenberg
Keyword(s):  
Protein Content ◽  
Inductively Coupled Plasma ◽  
Near Infrared ◽  
Nir Spectroscopy ◽  
Mineral Elements ◽  
Inductively Coupled ◽  
Faba Beans ◽  
Plasma Mass Spectrometry ◽  
High Concentrations ◽  
Mineral Concentrations

Two-thirds of the world’s population are at risk of deficiency in one or more essential mineral elements. The high concentrations of essential mineral elements in pulse seeds are fundamentally important to human and animal nutrition. In this study, seeds of 25 genotypes of faba bean (12 low-tannin and 13 normal-tannin genotypes) were evaluated for mineral nutrients and protein content in three locations in Western Canada during 2016–2017. Seed mineral concentrations were examined by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) and the protein content was determined by Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy. Location and year (site-year) effects were significant for all studied minerals, with less effect for calcium (Ca) and protein content. Genotype by environment interactions were found to be small for magnesium (Mg), cobalt (Co), Ca, zinc (Zn), and protein content. Higher seed concentrations of Ca, manganese (Mn), Mg, and cadmium (Cd) were observed for low-tannin genotypes compared to tannin-containing genotypes. The protein content was 1.9% higher in low-tannin compared to tannin-containing genotypes. The high estimated heritability for concentrations of seed Mg, Ca, Mn, potassium (K), sulphur (S), and protein content in this species suggests that genetic improvement is possible for mineral elements.

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