CONCENTRATON OF ZINC, MANGANESE, COPPER IN THE COAT HAIR OF CATTLE DEPENDING ON MAINTENANCE CONDITIONS, SEASONALITY AND TOPOGRAPHY

Abstract

The article presents studies on the concentration of trace elements in the coat hair of cattle. They reflect the amount of copper, manganese and zinc in the hair coat of cattle under the influence of seasonality, type of maintenance, topographical area of the animal's body. Based on the results, it can be concluded that, in contrast to the factor of the topographic site, the seasonality and type of maintenance possess a pronounced impact on the concentrations of the studied trace elements in the hair coat. And the variability within the studied groups emphasizes the individuality of the accumulation of trace elements by every individual animal. This reflects the multifunctionality of the hair coat, which consists not only in performing the thermoregulatory function, but also in reflecting the mineral status of the animal's body.