Vol. 12, Issue 4 (2024)

This research investigates the level of heavy metals in milk samples obtained from Awassi sheep in other region of the Nineve Government. Comparing the concentrations of metals including Zinc (Zn), Copper (Cu), Cadmium (Cd), Iron (Fe), Lead (Pb), Nickel (Ni), Chromium (Cr), and Mercury (Hg), using two methodologies, X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS), we collated 16 varied geographical areas. The outcome analysis also shows that there are large differences in the heavy metal concentrations by region: particularly the cadmium and lead content advisories. The results achieved by the statistical analyses, ANOVA test and, following that, post-hoc Tukey HSD test, supported these differences and showed the particular region with higher concentrations of heavy metals. Despite the increasing attention being focused on bioaccumulation of heavy metals in livestock, this study demonstrates the interaction of various environmental and anthropogenic factors with bioaccumulation of heavy metals in livestock and their products and underscores the significance of specific monitoring and combating plans. The results elucidate the specified literature regarding the effects of diet change and environmental factors on the levels of heavy metals proved to influence milk quality, emphasizing the necessity of place-specific solutions for enhancing the quality and safety of milk production. The knowledge derived from this research has significantly addressed the existing gaps thus creating befitting backgrounds for forging tenable policies and practices that would help reduce the prevalence of heavy metal trades in the feeds and therefore the effects on the human health and the livestock business.