title: [The effect of long term bentonite administration on mixed element metabolism in dwarf goats].
abstract: Pigmy goats were experimentally examined for the effects of subchronic oral applications of high doses of GDR-made bentonite on their mass element status (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium sodium, potassium). The argillaceous mineral caused slightly reduced incorporation of calcium in the bones. Bentonite-related reduction of alkaline phosphatase activity cannot be ruled out as a causative factor. Magnesium concentrations in blood serum and liver of bentonite-treated pigm goats were lower with significance than those recorded from controls. Phosphorus, sodium, and potassium metabolism was not substantively altered by bentonite application. A sodium substitution effect might possibly be achieved by admixture of bentonite to feed rations.
authors.affiliation: Bezirksinstitut für Veterinärwesen Chemnitz, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Schwarz
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Werner
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D000818:Animals; D001546:Bentonite / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000737:chemistry; D002118:Calcium / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism; D004573:Electrolytes / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism*; D005260:Female; D006041:Goats / Q000378:metabolism*; D008099:Liver / Q000737:chemistry; D008274:Magnesium / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism; D010758:Phosphorus / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism; D011188:Potassium / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism; D012964:Sodium / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism
chemical_list: D004573:Electrolytes; D001546:Bentonite; D010758:Phosphorus; D012964:Sodium; D008274:Magnesium; D011188:Potassium; D002118:Calcium
vernacular_title: Untersuchungen zur Einwirkung längerfristiger Bentonitapplikationen auf den Mengenelementstoffwechsel bei der Zwergziege.