Concentrations of Potentially Toxic Nutrients and Contaminants in Drinking Water Generally Considered Safe for Cattle
Concentrations of Potentially Toxic Nutrients and Contaminants in Drinking Water Generally Considered Safe for Cattle
Element | Upper-Limit Guideline (mg/L) |
|---|---|
Aluminum | 0.5 |
Arsenic | 0.05 |
Boron | 5.0 |
Cadmium | 0.005 |
Chromium | 0.1 |
Cobalt | 1.0 |
Copper | 1.0 |
Fluorine | 2.0 |
Lead | 0.015 |
Manganese | 0.05 |
Mercury | 0.01 |
Nickel | 0.25 |
Selenium | 0.05 |
Vanadium | 0.1 |
Zinc | 5.0 |
Adapted from National Research Council. Nutrient Requirements of Dairy Cattle: Seventh Revised Edition. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 2001. https://doi.org/10.17226/9825. Reprinted with permission. | |