Macromineral, micromineral and metal concentration of bovine colostrum samples from Salzburg, Austria

Background: Besides immunoglobulins which are essential for the calf to prevent Failure of Transfer of Passive Immunity (FTPI) colostrum contains multiple other constituents such microminerals, macrominerals and metals. The concentration of the minerals seems to be higher in colostrum than in normal...

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Main Authors: Katharina Lichtmannsperger, Nicole Hechenberger, Ariane Psenner, Maren Marseiler, Andrea Hildebrand, Elisabeth Müller, Alexander Tichy, Thomas Wittek
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Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
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author Katharina Lichtmannsperger
Nicole Hechenberger
Ariane Psenner
Maren Marseiler
Andrea Hildebrand
Elisabeth Müller
Alexander Tichy
Thomas Wittek
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Nicole Hechenberger
Ariane Psenner
Maren Marseiler
Andrea Hildebrand
Elisabeth Müller
Alexander Tichy
Thomas Wittek
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description Background: Besides immunoglobulins which are essential for the calf to prevent Failure of Transfer of Passive Immunity (FTPI) colostrum contains multiple other constituents such microminerals, macrominerals and metals. The concentration of the minerals seems to be higher in colostrum than in normal milk. The aims of this study were to describe macromineral, micromineral and metal concentration of bovine colostrum samples from Salzburg, Austria and to see if there are differences in the concentrations between different cow feeding strategies and farm locations. Methods: Therefore, 1050 individual colostrum samples were collected from 72 dairy farms from different districts of Salzburg. All colostrum samples were analysed for macromineral (K, Mg, Na), micromineral (Co, Cu, Fe, I, Mg, Se, Zn) andmetal (As, Ba, Cd, Li, Mo, Ni, Pb, Sr, Tl, U) concentrations by inductive coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Results: The mean K, Mg and Na levels were 1218.71 mg l-1, 245.44 mg l-1 and 358.62 mg l-1, respectively. The micromineral concentrations of I, Se, Co and Zn were significantly higher in colostrum from dairy cows feeding a Total-Mixed-Ration during the lactation period in comparison to cows receiving microminerals by hand feeding, transponder feeding or via a licking bucket or licking stone. The metal analysis showed that in three farms, most of the colostrum samples showed Pb levels above the limit of 5 µg l-1. Implications: Herd-level factors need to be addressed to elevate micromineral concentrations and to reduce metal concentrations in colostrum from dairy cows from Salzburg, Austria. Conclusion: The results show that the macrominerals K, Mg and Na are within the range of published concentrations. For the microminerals, Co, Cu, Fe, I, Mg, Se and Zn the concentrations were significantly different depending on the mineral feeding strategies during the lactation and dry period. Metal concentrations of As, Ba, Cd, Li, Mo, Ni, Pb, Sr, Tl and U differed between the districts of Salzburg.
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spelling doaj-art-9d13f784a6104ace8acd9f7847efb89f2024-12-09T04:28:39ZengElsevierJournal of Trace Elements and Minerals2773-05062024-12-0110100203Macromineral, micromineral and metal concentration of bovine colostrum samples from Salzburg, AustriaKatharina Lichtmannsperger0Nicole Hechenberger1Ariane Psenner2Maren Marseiler3Andrea Hildebrand4Elisabeth Müller5Alexander Tichy6Thomas Wittek7Clinical Center for Ruminant and Camelid Medicine, Clinical Department for Farm Animals and Food System Science, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, Austria; Corresponding author.Animal Health Service (Tiergesundheitsdienst) Salzburg, Bundesstraße 6, 5071 Wals-Siezenheim, AustriaClinical Center for Ruminant and Camelid Medicine, Clinical Department for Farm Animals and Food System Science, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, AustriaClinical Center for Ruminant and Camelid Medicine, Clinical Department for Farm Animals and Food System Science, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, AustriaLaboklin GmbH & Co. KG, Bad Kissingen, GermanyLaboklin GmbH & Co. KG, Bad Kissingen, GermanyPlatform for Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, Centre of Biological Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences and Pathobiology, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, AustriaClinical Center for Ruminant and Camelid Medicine, Clinical Department for Farm Animals and Food System Science, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Vienna, AustriaBackground: Besides immunoglobulins which are essential for the calf to prevent Failure of Transfer of Passive Immunity (FTPI) colostrum contains multiple other constituents such microminerals, macrominerals and metals. The concentration of the minerals seems to be higher in colostrum than in normal milk. The aims of this study were to describe macromineral, micromineral and metal concentration of bovine colostrum samples from Salzburg, Austria and to see if there are differences in the concentrations between different cow feeding strategies and farm locations. Methods: Therefore, 1050 individual colostrum samples were collected from 72 dairy farms from different districts of Salzburg. All colostrum samples were analysed for macromineral (K, Mg, Na), micromineral (Co, Cu, Fe, I, Mg, Se, Zn) andmetal (As, Ba, Cd, Li, Mo, Ni, Pb, Sr, Tl, U) concentrations by inductive coupled plasma mass spectrometry. Results: The mean K, Mg and Na levels were 1218.71 mg l-1, 245.44 mg l-1 and 358.62 mg l-1, respectively. The micromineral concentrations of I, Se, Co and Zn were significantly higher in colostrum from dairy cows feeding a Total-Mixed-Ration during the lactation period in comparison to cows receiving microminerals by hand feeding, transponder feeding or via a licking bucket or licking stone. The metal analysis showed that in three farms, most of the colostrum samples showed Pb levels above the limit of 5 µg l-1. Implications: Herd-level factors need to be addressed to elevate micromineral concentrations and to reduce metal concentrations in colostrum from dairy cows from Salzburg, Austria. Conclusion: The results show that the macrominerals K, Mg and Na are within the range of published concentrations. For the microminerals, Co, Cu, Fe, I, Mg, Se and Zn the concentrations were significantly different depending on the mineral feeding strategies during the lactation and dry period. Metal concentrations of As, Ba, Cd, Li, Mo, Ni, Pb, Sr, Tl and U differed between the districts of Salzburg.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773050624000880Colostrum qualityFeeding regimenAlpine pastureAlpine transhumanceSmall-scale farmsSelenium
spellingShingle Katharina Lichtmannsperger
Nicole Hechenberger
Ariane Psenner
Maren Marseiler
Andrea Hildebrand
Elisabeth Müller
Alexander Tichy
Thomas Wittek
Macromineral, micromineral and metal concentration of bovine colostrum samples from Salzburg, Austria
Journal of Trace Elements and Minerals
Colostrum quality
Feeding regimen
Alpine pasture
Alpine transhumance
Small-scale farms
Selenium
title Macromineral, micromineral and metal concentration of bovine colostrum samples from Salzburg, Austria
title_full Macromineral, micromineral and metal concentration of bovine colostrum samples from Salzburg, Austria
title_fullStr Macromineral, micromineral and metal concentration of bovine colostrum samples from Salzburg, Austria
title_full_unstemmed Macromineral, micromineral and metal concentration of bovine colostrum samples from Salzburg, Austria
title_short Macromineral, micromineral and metal concentration of bovine colostrum samples from Salzburg, Austria
title_sort macromineral micromineral and metal concentration of bovine colostrum samples from salzburg austria
topic Colostrum quality
Feeding regimen
Alpine pasture
Alpine transhumance
Small-scale farms
Selenium
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773050624000880
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