Iceland's livestock under threat

Iceland's livestock under threat
April 17, 2010 3:02 AM The fallout of volcanic ash over Iceland could jeopardize the safety of drinking water, health authorities warned yesterday, adding the greatest risk was to livestock. Guthjon Gunnarsson of the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority said drinking water was mostly protected because it came from under ground. The agency's Halldor Runolfsson said the blast can pose a health risk to livestock because the ash contains high levels of fluoride, "known to cause problems in bones and teeth."


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