Volume 9, Issue 2, September 2014, Pages 293–296
Adeyinka Margaret Adesoye1, Folahan Amoo Adekola2, Kolawole Olasunkanmi Olukomaiya3, Oladapo Oluwaseye Olukomaiya4, and Princewill Obinna Iwuchukwu5
1 Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Lagos, P.O. Box 269, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
2 Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Ilorin, P.M.B. 1515, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
3 Department of Chemical and Polymer Engineering, Lagos State University, P.M.B. 1012, Epe, Lagos, Nigeria
4 Department of Animal Production and Health, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Nigeria
5 Department of Biological Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Nigeria
Original language: English
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Heavy metal content in animal manure could influence soil quality, contaminate crops and cause health risks to both livestock and humans. The objective of this study was to evaluate the physical properties and heavy metal composition of manure of some domestic animals. Manure samples were collected from six domestic animals (goat, cow, donkey, pig, turkey and layer chickens). Standardized protocols were followed for sample preparation and analysis of heavy metal content. The physical properties (physical appearance, moisture content and organic matter) of the samples were observed and recorded. The metals measured were Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn), Zinc (Zn), Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), Cadmium (Cd) and Nickel (Ni). Concentrations of heavy metals were measured using flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS). The results showed that donkey manure had the lowest Zn, Cu, Pb, Ni and Mg contents. Pig manure had the highest Fe content as well as the lowest Mn, Cd and Ca contents. It is recommended that manure of farm animals be cautiously examined for heavy metal content before its application to the soils of agricultural farms or fields.
Author Keywords: Physical properties, Heavy metals, Animal manure, Bioaccumulation, Health hazards.
Adeyinka Margaret Adesoye1, Folahan Amoo Adekola2, Kolawole Olasunkanmi Olukomaiya3, Oladapo Oluwaseye Olukomaiya4, and Princewill Obinna Iwuchukwu5
1 Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Lagos, P.O. Box 269, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
2 Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Ilorin, P.M.B. 1515, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
3 Department of Chemical and Polymer Engineering, Lagos State University, P.M.B. 1012, Epe, Lagos, Nigeria
4 Department of Animal Production and Health, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Nigeria
5 Department of Biological Sciences, College of Natural Sciences, Federal University of Agriculture, P.M.B. 2240, Abeokuta, Nigeria
Original language: English
Copyright © 2014 ISSR Journals. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Abstract
Heavy metal content in animal manure could influence soil quality, contaminate crops and cause health risks to both livestock and humans. The objective of this study was to evaluate the physical properties and heavy metal composition of manure of some domestic animals. Manure samples were collected from six domestic animals (goat, cow, donkey, pig, turkey and layer chickens). Standardized protocols were followed for sample preparation and analysis of heavy metal content. The physical properties (physical appearance, moisture content and organic matter) of the samples were observed and recorded. The metals measured were Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg), Iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn), Zinc (Zn), Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), Cadmium (Cd) and Nickel (Ni). Concentrations of heavy metals were measured using flame atomic absorption spectrometry (FAAS). The results showed that donkey manure had the lowest Zn, Cu, Pb, Ni and Mg contents. Pig manure had the highest Fe content as well as the lowest Mn, Cd and Ca contents. It is recommended that manure of farm animals be cautiously examined for heavy metal content before its application to the soils of agricultural farms or fields.
Author Keywords: Physical properties, Heavy metals, Animal manure, Bioaccumulation, Health hazards.
How to Cite this Article
Adeyinka Margaret Adesoye, Folahan Amoo Adekola, Kolawole Olasunkanmi Olukomaiya, Oladapo Oluwaseye Olukomaiya, and Princewill Obinna Iwuchukwu, “Evaluation of physical properties and heavy metal composition of manure of some domestic animals,” International Journal of Innovation and Scientific Research, vol. 9, no. 2, pp. 293–296, September 2014.
