Assessment of heavy metal levels in soil, grass, and dairy products, and anova analysis of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in meat calves in Kosovo.

Ismaili, Mentor and Tomovska, Julijana (2025) Assessment of heavy metal levels in soil, grass, and dairy products, and anova analysis of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in meat calves in Kosovo. International Journal of Ecosystems and Ecology Science (IJEES), 15 (1). pp. 355-362. ISSN Vol. 15 (1): 355-362 (2025)

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Abstract

The contemporary landscape, shaped by urbanization and rapid technological advancements, has undergone significant transformations. The discharge of hazardous substances stands out as a primary contributor to heavy metal contamination in our environment. A plethora of research underscores the detrimental impact of heavy metal pollution on ecosystems, posing threats to the survival of vital plant and animal populations. Moreover, heavy metals can potentially infiltrate our food supply, presenting the risk of long-term health consequences when integrated into the food chain. This experimental investigation sheds light on the accumulation of heavy metals in key elements of our ecosystem, including dairy products, soil, grass, and the omega-3 and omega-6 components in meat and dairy samples in Kosovo. Employing the inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) method for heavy metal analysis and gas chromatography (GS-FID) for omega-3 and omega-6 assessments, our study involves metals such as arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, iron, mercury, lead, and zinc. The findings suggest that dairy products exhibit an average level of contamination, possibly linked to pollution from coal power plants. However, this revelation does not absolve us from the need for sustained vigilance and ongoing attention to this critical environmental issue. Continued observation and proactive measures remain imperative to mitigate the potential consequences of heavy metal contamination in our ecosystem and safeguard both environmental and human well-being.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Agricultural Sciences > Agricultural biotechnology Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Natural sciences > Chemical sciences Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Natural sciences > Other natural sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Biotechnical Sciences
Depositing User:	Prof. d-r Dzulijana Tomovska
Date Deposited:	14 May 2025 09:04
Last Modified:	14 May 2025 09:04
URI:	https://eprints.uklo.edu.mk/id/eprint/10935

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