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ArticleBiological trace element research2025

Content of Biogenic Elements in Sheep Wool by the Regions of Slovakia.

Martin Janíček, Martin Massányi, Anton Kováčik, Marko Halo, Filip Tirpák, Martyna Blaszczyk-Altman, Marzena Albrycht, Robert Stawarz, Marko Halo, Peter Massányi

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Martin JaníčekInstitute of Animal Husbandry, Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76, Nitra, Slovakia.
Martin MassányiAgroBioTech Research Centre, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76, Nitra, Slovakia. martin.massanyi@uniag.sk.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9281-4495
Anton KováčikInstitute of Applied Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sources, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76, Nitra, Slovakia.
Marko HaloInstitute of Applied Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sources, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76, Nitra, Slovakia.
Filip TirpákInstitute of Applied Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sources, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76, Nitra, Slovakia.
Martyna Blaszczyk-AltmanInstitute of Biology, Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, University of the National Education Commission, Ul. Podchorazych 2, 30-084, Cracow, Poland.
Marzena AlbrychtInstitute of Biology, Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, University of the National Education Commission, Ul. Podchorazych 2, 30-084, Cracow, Poland.
Robert StawarzInstitute of Biology, Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences, University of the National Education Commission, Ul. Podchorazych 2, 30-084, Cracow, Poland.
Marko HaloInstitute of Animal Husbandry, Faculty of Agrobiology and Food Resources, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76, Nitra, Slovakia.
Peter MassányiInstitute of Applied Biology, Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sources, Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra, Tr. A. Hlinku 2, 949 76, Nitra, Slovakia.

Funding

Agentúra na Podporu Výskumu a Vývoja APVV-16-0289Agentúra na Podporu Výskumu a Vývoja APVV-21-0168Kultúrna a Edukacná Grantová Agentúra MŠVVaŠ SR KEGA 035SPU-4/2023Operational Programme Integrated Infrastructure 313011W112Vedecká Grantová Agentúra MŠVVaŠ SR a SAV VEGA 1/0698/22
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Abstract

The quality of nutrition and environmental pollution are crucial chemical indicators influencing animal health, reflected in element concentrations in animal tissues and coats. This study investigates the concentrations of biogenic elements (calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, copper, and iron) in sheep wool from various regions of Slovakia to compare concentrations and identify possible correlations between individual elements. Samples were collected from six different regions, and concentrations of elements were measured using flame atomic absorption spectrometry. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in element levels among the examined regions. Calcium concentrations ranged from 729.2 to 4065 ppm, with the highest concentrations in the Kysuce region and the lowest in the Šariš region. Potassium concentrations ranged from 2315 to 3282 ppm, with the lowest values in the Zemplín region and the highest in the Liptov region. Magnesium, sodium, copper, and iron also exhibited varying concentrations across the regions. Correlation analysis identified significant associations between several elements. The findings suggest that regional environmental differences influence element concentrations in sheep wool, highlighting the importance of monitoring biogenic elements for assessing environmental pollution and animal health. Further research is warranted to explore the underlying mechanisms driving element accumulation in wool and its implications for animal welfare and environmental management.

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Trace ElementsWoolAnimalsCalciumCopperEnvironmental MonitoringIronMagnesiumPotassiumSheepSlovakiaSodiumSpectrophotometry, AtomicCalciumCopperIronMagnesiumPotassiumSodiumTrace ElementsBiogenic elementsMonitoringPollutionSheepWool

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