Abstract

Heart and kidney tissues from Holstein, Hereford and cross bred beef cows suffering from chronic fluoride toxicosis were analyzed for citric acid content and aconitate hydratase (citrate (isocitrate) hydro-lyase, EC 4.2.1.3) activity and the results were compared with those obtained with tissues from healthy cattle. Citric acid concentration was decreased 54-60% in kidney and heart of fluoride affected cattle. Aconitate hydratase activity in heart tissue showed an increase of about 25% in the heart tissue and a decrease of about 52% in the kidneys. The possible mode of action of these findings is discussed.

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