Metals Loads in Organs of Local and Poultry Gallus Gallus Domesticus and Health Implications among the Young and Old Consumers

Citation: Godwin Asukwo Ebong, Aniefiokmkpong Okokon Okon, Edidiong Emmanuel Ikpe, Helen Solomon Etuk, "Metals Loads in Organs of Local and Poultry Gallus Gallus Domesticus and Health Implications among the Young and Old Consumers", Universal Library of Advances in Agriculture, Volume 01, Issue 01.

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Abstract

This work examined the levels of Cd, Cu, Pb, and Zn in the gizzards and muscles of local and poultry chickens obtained from Ibiono Ibom, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Chicken parts harvested from the local and poultry chickens were treated and analysed for the concentrations of Cd, Cu, and Pb using absorption spectrophotometer (AA Dual Model). The results revealed that Cd, Cu, and Pb in all the parts and breeds of the chickens were above the acceptable limits by FAO/WHO. The mean concentrations of Cd, Cu, and Pb were higher in hen than in cock. Cd, Cu, and Zn were higher in gizzards than the muscles, whereas higher levels of Pb were recorded in the muscles. The levels of Cd, Cu, and Zn were higher in broilers than in layers, while Pb was higher in layers. Cu and Zn were higher in local chickens, while Cd and Pb were high in poultry chickens. The estimated daily intake of the metals was within their recommended limits for the young and old consumers. The consumption of gizzards may expose the both classes of consumers to cancer and non-cancer risks and the young consumers were more vulnerable.

Keywords: Trace metals; Chicken; Human health risks; Ibiono Ibom; Nigeria.