The use of bentonite and zeolite as caesium-binders in feed to reindeer - experiences from Sweden

Feeding is used in Sweden to lower radiocaesium levels in reindeer before slaughter. In feeds used for this purpose, bentonite is added as a caesium-binder to prevent absorption of radiocaesium, since the animals usually have som access to contaminated pasture in their corrals. Bentonite is efficien...

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Main Author: Birgitta Åhman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Septentrio Academic Publishing 1990-09-01
Series:Rangifer
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Online Access:https://septentrio.uit.no/index.php/rangifer/article/view/912