Chronic Exposure of Electromagnetic Radiation from GSM MASKS on West African Dwarf Bucks at Ijan-Ekiti, Nigeria
Keywords:
Electromagnetic radiation, base station masks, behavioural parameter, physiological parameter, reproductive parameter, radiofrequencyAbstract
This study examines the impact of the base station mask on animal health using the West African Dwarf (WAD) bucks. Environmental electromagnetic fields derive from man-made sources, such as cell phones and base stations, and have contributed to heightened public awareness over their potential detrimental human health effects. Twenty bucks, aged 3-6 years, were randomly selected based on the proximity to the mask station for this study. The animals were randomly selected into five (5) groups: Group I (0-50m), Group II (150 -200m), Group III (250-300m), Group IV (350-400m), and Group V >2000m with four (4) bucks per group. The results revealed that animals in Groups I, II and III had more effect (p<0.05) on behavioral, physiological, and reproductive parameters, while Groups IV and V produced a lesser effect (p>0.05). Hence, the electromagnetic radiation (EMR) from the base station posed an adverse effect on West African Dwarf (WAD) Bucks’ welfare. The study suggests that a residential building should be kept away from the base station masks.
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