Mineral Water and Soil Composition Data for Cattle Nutrition Assessment

Triplicate samples of natural mineral water (hora) and surrounding soils were collected from multiple districts and analyzed for physicochemical properties and mineral concentrations. The dataset includes measurements for parameters such as temperature, pH, electrical conductivity, and concentrations of calcium, potassium, iron, and molybdenum. Authored by Ashenafi Miresa and last updated on 2026-05-14, the data is stored in an 8.8 KB XLSX file.

Use Cases

• Assessing the suitability of natural mineral water sources for cattle based on physicochemical parameters like electrical conductivity and ammonia levels.
• Evaluating potential mineral toxicity risks from soil ingestion by cattle based on measured concentrations of iron, molybdenum, and manganese.
• Comparing mineral composition variations across different geographical districts as indicated by the significant statistical variations reported.
• Informing sustainable management strategies for natural mineral sources in animal nutrition and health.

Strengths

• Triplicate sampling from each district suggests a structured collection method.
• Analysis covers 11 physicochemical parameters and 12 mineral concentrations, providing a multi-faceted profile.
• The dataset is openly licensed under CC-BY-4.0, allowing for reuse and redistribution.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment for large-scale analysis.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• The 8.8 KB file size indicates a very small dataset with limited scope.

Provenance

Source

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Collection Method

Samples were collected, processed, and analyzed in a laboratory setting.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-14 17:43:10; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Multiple districts within the unspecified study area.