Observing of radioactive caesium Cs-137 value in beef meat (Czech pied cattle) in less-favoured areas of the Czech Republic

Abstract

Value of radiocaesium Cs-137 as one of Risk Factors in beef meat is very important for human health. Beef meat (m. longissimus lumborum et thoracis) from Czech Pied cattle in two less-favoured areas located more then 500 meters above sea level (Bohemian Forest Bohemian and Moravian Highland) was dependent on Sex (decrease by female, increase by male, P<1.10(-6)) and on area (P<1.10(-6)). Value of radiocaesium Cs-137 in beef meat ((x) over bar = 0,42 Bq.kg(-1); s(x) = 0,28) was less then food standard (600 Bq.kg(-1)). This observed result are responding to finding another authors and could be used for next more detailed research in optimal utilization of Czech Pied cattle in less-favoured areas.