Organochlorine pesticide and polychlorinated biphenyl in calves from north-west Spain

Blanco-Penedo, I.; Lopez-Alonso, M.; Miranda, M.; Benedito, J.L .; Shore, R.F.. 2008 Organochlorine pesticide and polychlorinated biphenyl in calves from north-west Spain. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology, 81 (6). 583-587. 10.1007/s00128-008-9547-x

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Abstract/Summary

The aim of the present study was to assess the levels of organic pollutants in cattle from the NW of Spain. The livers of 101 animals from two regions (Galicia and Asturias) were analysed for seven organochlorine pesticides (HCB, α-HCCH, φ-HCCH, HEOD, DDT, TDE) and 34 PCBs congeners (8, 18, 28, 29, 31, 52, 77, 101, 105, 114, 118, 123, 126, 128, 138, 141, 149, 153, 156, 157, 167, 169, 170, 171, 180, 183, 187, 189, 194, 199, 201, 205, 206 and 209). The influence of different factors (type of farm and proximity to industrial areas) on pesticide accumulation in cattle was also studied. Overall, the frequency of occurrence and concentrations of OC pesticides and PCBs was low in calves from both regions. HEOD was detected most frequently and was found in more than half of the calves from each region. PCBs 141 and 153 were the most frequently detected PCB congeners but typically occurred in less than 20% of animals. The exposure of calves to the more abundant contaminants differed significantly between the regions and may be related to past usage patterns. Differences between farms in terms of their livestock management did not have a significant effect on pesticide accumulation by calves. The liver concentrations in calves were below maximum residues levels (RMLs) for human intake and there is no indication of any risk from these contaminants through eating calf liver.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	10.1007/s00128-008-9547-x
Programmes:	CEH Programmes pre-2009 publications > Biogeochemistry
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	Shore
ISSN:	0007-4861
Additional Keywords:	Organochlorine pesticides, Polychlorinated biphenyls, calves, Farm-type industrialization
NORA Subject Terms:	Agriculture and Soil Science Ecology and Environment
Related URLs:	Author's Homepage
Date made live:	15 Jan 2009 12:55 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/5057

Item Type:

Publication - Article

Digital Object Identifier (DOI):

10.1007/s00128-008-9547-x

Programmes:

CEH Programmes pre-2009 publications > Biogeochemistry

UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:

Shore

ISSN:

0007-4861

Additional Keywords:

Organochlorine pesticides, Polychlorinated biphenyls, calves, Farm-type industrialization