A meeting on the health effects of arsenic (As), its modes of action, and areas in need of
future research was held in Hunt Valley, Maryland, on 22-24 September 1997. Exposure to …

Referee: Paul La Chance, Dept. of Food Science, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Supported in part by an educational grant from California Dried Plum Board. Prunes are …

The physiological functions; pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment and
prevention of copper deficiency disorders; sources; copper content in feeds and forage; …

Metals differ from other toxic substances in that they are neither created nor destroyed by
humans. Nevertheless, their utilization by humans influences the potential for health effects …

Veterinary Toxicology, 2nd Edition, is a unique single reference that teaches the basic
principles of veterinary toxicology and builds upon these principles to offer an essential …

In nature, trace element toxicities occur in all living organisms. The consequences of these
toxicities have been described in crops, livestock and humans. In some instances, the …

Nutrition science has evolved considerably in the past decade with new concepts and
discoveries. In response, advanced nutrition courses now encompass material on …

We evaluated the levels of essential elements as Cu, Cr, Fe and Zn, and toxic elements as
Al, Ni, Pb and Cd in a total of 40 samples of different legumes and 56 samples of different …

Definition of specific biochemical functions in higher animals (including humans) for the ultra‐
trace elements boron, silicon, vanadium, nickel, and arsenic still has not been achieved …

The Encyclopedia of Farm Animal Nutrition deals with the whole of farm animal nutrition,
embracing a wide range of disciplines, including physiology, biochemistry, veterinary …