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Abstract: The present study was conducted to investigate the quality of hen`s egg and to elaborate the contamination of toxic metals and their distribution between feed and egg. For this purpose, Toxic elements (Pb, Cd, Zn, Cu, Co, Ni, Cr and Fe) have been investigated their quality, quantity, suitability and possible health hazards. Lead, chromium and cadmium were found higher concentration and cobalt was detected below the detection limit. Atomic absorption spectroscopy technique was used for performing these tests and data of different local batches in Pakistan were compared. |