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Fluoride concentrations in thoroughbred horses in India
1National Research Centre on Equine, Hisar, Haryana, India.
Veterinary and Human Toxicology
|October 4, 2002
Summary
Serum fluoride levels in Indian thoroughbred horses were assessed. All recorded fluoride concentrations were within the normal range for the species, indicating no immediate health concerns related to fluoride exposure.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Environmental Toxicology
- Analytical Chemistry
Background:
- Fluoride is an element with dual properties, exhibiting both essential and toxic potentials.
- Understanding fluoride levels in animal populations is crucial for assessing environmental health and potential toxicological risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the serum fluoride concentrations in thoroughbred horses across different geographical regions of India.
- To evaluate if the observed fluoride levels fall within the normal physiological range for this species.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 628 thoroughbred horses aged 5 years.
- Serum samples were analyzed for fluoride content using the ion-selective potentiometry method.
Main Results:
- Mean serum fluoride concentrations varied significantly across the four Indian zones studied (eastern, central, western, and southern).
- Estimated mean serum fluoride levels were 0.018 ± 0.002 ppm (eastern), 0.096 ± 0.004 ppm (central), 0.16 ± 0.008 ppm (western), and 0.32 ± 0.02 ppm (southern).
- Despite regional variations, all measured fluoride levels were within the established normal range for thoroughbred horses.
Conclusions:
- Geographical location significantly influences serum fluoride concentrations in thoroughbred horses in India.
- The overall fluoride levels detected in the horses studied are considered normal and do not pose an immediate toxicological concern for the species.