Status Mineral Fe Dan Mn Pada Kambing Di Dataran Rendah Dan Dataran Tinggi Kabupaten Kendal (Fe and Mn Status of the Goats in the Upland and Lowland Areas of Kendal Regency)

The aim of this research was to study the mineral Fe and Mn status of the goats in the upland and lowland areas of Kendal Regency, by observing the Fe and Mn contents in soil, water, feed, and goats blood serum. Samples of soil, water, and feeds were taken in the upland area in District of Sukorejo (+ 1000 m above sea level) and lowland area in District of Patebon (+ 4 m above sea level). Samples of blood serum were taken from 30 goats (+ 1 year old) namely 15 goats in the upland and 15 goats in the lowland area. Mineral Fe and Mn concentrations of samples were analysed using atomic absorbance spectrophotometer (AAS). The data were analysed using t-test. The result of this research showed that there were no difference between Fe and Mn concentration of goat serum in the upland and lowland area. Mineral Fe status of the goats in upland area and lowland area were deficient. Mn status in both area was enough for daily needs of goa