Distribution of 51Cr, 54Mn, 59Fe, 60Co, 109Cd and 124Sb in organs of lactating cows

R. Van Bruwaene, R. Kirchmann, G. B. Gerber, J. Colard, J. Vankerkom

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    Abstract

    Lactating cows were given 51Cr, 54Mn, 59Fe, 60Co, 109Cd and 124Sb together with maize silage. The animals were slaughtered 97 days later and the distribution of the isotopes in the body was determined. With some notable exceptions, the isotopes accumulated in the large parenchymal organs (liver, kidney and spleen), but substantial amounts, particularly of cadmium and chromium, were also found in the intestine. Manganese concentrated in the pancreas and brain.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)847-850
    Number of pages4
    JournalThe International Journal of Applied Radiation and Isotopes
    Volume34
    Issue number5
    DOIs
    StatePublished - May 1983

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Radiation
    • Nuclear Energy and Engineering
    • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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