Potential sources and accumulation of lead (Pb) in fresh of carabaos farmed at general proposed action plan /
by Jay Mar B. Olitoquit.
- Indang, Cavite : Cavite State University- Main Campus, 2019.
- ix, 39 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science) Cavite State University.
Includes bibliographical references.
College of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Natural Resources (CAFENR), Department of Forestry and Environmental Science College of Agriculture, Food, Environment and Natural Resources (CAFENR), Department of Forestry and Environmental Science
OLITOQUIT, JAY MAR B. Potential Sources and Accumulation of Lead (Pb) in Fresh Milk of Carabaos Farmed at General Trias City, Cavite: A Basis For a Proposed Action Plan. Undergraduate Thesis. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite. June 2019. Adviser: Mr. Glenn Bryan A. Creencia.
The study was conducted in Barangay Pasong Kawayan I and Buenavista Ill in General Trias City, Cavite from January to March 2019. Generally, the study assessed the accumulation of lead (Pb) in carabao's milk and its potential sources in General Trias, Cavite. Specifically, it aimed to: (1) determine the industrial establishments along PCRW that are possible sources of lead (Pb) contamination; (2) identify the farming practices of the carabao owners in terms of pasture and sources of food and water thru photo documentation; (3) determine the accumulation level of lead (Pb) in carabao fresh milk; and (4) create an action plan based on the results of the study. Two barangays were chosen to be the sampling sites of the study which are the Pasong Kawayan I and Buenavista Ill. Geographic Information System (GIS) was used to identify the possible lead sources in Pasong Camachile Watershed. Photo documentation and observation were done to identify the farming practices of the carabao owners which include the sources of food and water, and the pasture. Twelve samples of carabao milk were obtained from the sampling sites. The milk samples were acid digested for Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS) testing.There are 17 major industries along the Pasong Camachile Watershed inCavite. The spring and river are the sources of water for the carabaos. The grasses and feeds are the sources of food. There is no lead (Pb) detected in all milk samples. On the proposed action plan, it is suggested to conduct seminars and training for the farmers to gain knowledge on the possible lead (Pb) contamination and to create activities that will reinforce the maintenance of milk quality among the LGUs and dairy centers.