The purpose of this study was to provide baseline data on the mineral status of impala and to
investigate the possibility of using impala as sentinel species for monitoring important elements
that may affect livestock and wildlife production in southern Africa. Approximately 27 impala
were sampled at the Messina Experimental Farm. Animals of different sexes, age groups and
anatomical locations were sampled. Specific tissues sampled were: liver, thyroid gland, kidney
fat and kidney and approximately 100g of each tissue was collected.
The study examines direct cause and effect by taking a holistic approach, which includes
examining exposures according to age, sex and body burden. In order to review and summarize
the health state of sampled areas in terms of exposure to environmental heavy metal
contaminants. Impala (Aepyceros melampus) were used as indicator species in this study. / Dissertation (MScAgric)--University of Pretoria, 2014. / lk2014 / Animal and Wildlife Sciences / MScAgric / Unrestricted
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:up/oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/43138 |
| Date | January 2014 |
| Creators | Laaka, Nchaupe Bright |
| Contributors | Webb, E.C. (Edward Cottington), Bright.laaka@zoetis.com |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Rights | © 2014 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. |
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