Accumulation of Metals in the Environment and Grazing Livestock near A Mongolian Mining Area
The Mongolian economy is supported by rich deposits of natural resources, such as copper, coal, and gold. However, the risk of heavy metal pollution to livestock and human have been recently discussed. This research collected various samples from soil and animal (sheep, goat, horse, cow, and camel),...
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author | Bayartogtokh Bataa Kodai Motohira Delgermurun Dugar Tsend-Ayush Sainnokhoi Lkhamjav Gendenpil Tserenchimed Sainnokhoi Bolormaa Pelden Yared Beyene Yohannes Sumiya Ganzorig Shouta M. M. Nakayama Mayumi Ishizuka Yoshinori Ikenaka |
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description | The Mongolian economy is supported by rich deposits of natural resources, such as copper, coal, and gold. However, the risk of heavy metal pollution to livestock and human have been recently discussed. This research collected various samples from soil and animal (sheep, goat, horse, cow, and camel), blood and organs (kidney and liver) in the Mongolian countryside. These samples were processed, and the concentration of metals was quantified using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP/MS). As previously reported, arsenic was found at high levels of accumulation in soil. Selenium is another concern, as median concentration in one area exceeded the maximum allowable level. Cadmium and selenium were found to be highly accumulated in animal kidney. This research revealed the current pollution level in Mongolia based on evaluation of soil and animals. The concentration in animals could not indicate that animals had severe effects because of heavy metal exposure. However, kidney is eaten in Mongolia, and so there is a direct connection to human health, and this research suggested the possible risks posed by each edible animal. In particular, evaluation of metals in livestock is rare in Mongolia. This result can contribute to animal and human health in Mongolian communities. |
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spelling | doaj.art-76fdfa1d9d0c42a887dd4075fe6e0fd92023-11-24T18:25:40ZengMDPI AGToxics2305-63042022-12-01101277310.3390/toxics10120773Accumulation of Metals in the Environment and Grazing Livestock near A Mongolian Mining AreaBayartogtokh Bataa0Kodai Motohira1Delgermurun Dugar2Tsend-Ayush Sainnokhoi3Lkhamjav Gendenpil4Tserenchimed Sainnokhoi5Bolormaa Pelden6Yared Beyene Yohannes7Sumiya Ganzorig8Shouta M. M. Nakayama9Mayumi Ishizuka10Yoshinori Ikenaka11Department of Pharmacology and Internal Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Mongolian University of Life Sciences, Zaisan, Khan-Uul District, Ulaanbaatar 17024, MongoliaLaboratory of Toxicology, Department of Environmental Veterinary Sciences, Hokkaido University, Kita 18, Nishi 9, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0818, Hokkaido, JapanDepartment of Pharmacology and Internal Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Mongolian University of Life Sciences, Zaisan, Khan-Uul District, Ulaanbaatar 17024, MongoliaDepartment of Pharmacology and Internal Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Mongolian University of Life Sciences, Zaisan, Khan-Uul District, Ulaanbaatar 17024, MongoliaDepartment of Pharmacology and Internal Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Mongolian University of Life Sciences, Zaisan, Khan-Uul District, Ulaanbaatar 17024, MongoliaState Central Veterinary Laboratory, Zaisan, Khan-Uul District, Ulaanbaatar 17024, MongoliaDepartment of Pharmacology and Internal Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Mongolian University of Life Sciences, Zaisan, Khan-Uul District, Ulaanbaatar 17024, MongoliaLaboratory of Toxicology, Department of Environmental Veterinary Sciences, Hokkaido University, Kita 18, Nishi 9, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0818, Hokkaido, JapanSpatial Analysis Laboratory, Department of Biology, National University of Mongolia, Baga Toiruu 2, Sukhbaatar District, Ulaanbaatar 14200, MongoliaDepartment of Pharmacology and Internal Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Mongolian University of Life Sciences, Zaisan, Khan-Uul District, Ulaanbaatar 17024, MongoliaDepartment of Pharmacology and Internal Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, Mongolian University of Life Sciences, Zaisan, Khan-Uul District, Ulaanbaatar 17024, MongoliaLaboratory of Toxicology, Department of Environmental Veterinary Sciences, Hokkaido University, Kita 18, Nishi 9, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-0818, Hokkaido, JapanThe Mongolian economy is supported by rich deposits of natural resources, such as copper, coal, and gold. However, the risk of heavy metal pollution to livestock and human have been recently discussed. This research collected various samples from soil and animal (sheep, goat, horse, cow, and camel), blood and organs (kidney and liver) in the Mongolian countryside. These samples were processed, and the concentration of metals was quantified using inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP/MS). As previously reported, arsenic was found at high levels of accumulation in soil. Selenium is another concern, as median concentration in one area exceeded the maximum allowable level. Cadmium and selenium were found to be highly accumulated in animal kidney. This research revealed the current pollution level in Mongolia based on evaluation of soil and animals. The concentration in animals could not indicate that animals had severe effects because of heavy metal exposure. However, kidney is eaten in Mongolia, and so there is a direct connection to human health, and this research suggested the possible risks posed by each edible animal. In particular, evaluation of metals in livestock is rare in Mongolia. This result can contribute to animal and human health in Mongolian communities.https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/10/12/773metalsanimal healthmonitoringfood safety |
spellingShingle | Bayartogtokh Bataa Kodai Motohira Delgermurun Dugar Tsend-Ayush Sainnokhoi Lkhamjav Gendenpil Tserenchimed Sainnokhoi Bolormaa Pelden Yared Beyene Yohannes Sumiya Ganzorig Shouta M. M. Nakayama Mayumi Ishizuka Yoshinori Ikenaka Accumulation of Metals in the Environment and Grazing Livestock near A Mongolian Mining Area Toxics metals animal health monitoring food safety |
title | Accumulation of Metals in the Environment and Grazing Livestock near A Mongolian Mining Area |
title_full | Accumulation of Metals in the Environment and Grazing Livestock near A Mongolian Mining Area |
title_fullStr | Accumulation of Metals in the Environment and Grazing Livestock near A Mongolian Mining Area |
title_full_unstemmed | Accumulation of Metals in the Environment and Grazing Livestock near A Mongolian Mining Area |
title_short | Accumulation of Metals in the Environment and Grazing Livestock near A Mongolian Mining Area |
title_sort | accumulation of metals in the environment and grazing livestock near a mongolian mining area |
topic | metals animal health monitoring food safety |
url | https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6304/10/12/773 |
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