Description

Livestock may accumulate radionuclides as a result of ingestion of water, fodder and soil/sediment and inhalation of aerosols and particulates. Depending on the livestock, they may be used for human consumption directly, or their produce, e.g. milk, eggs may be consumed.

OPA Category

Category as used in the OPA assessment

Biosphere

OPA Number

Number as used in the OPA assessment

3.12

NEA V1 IFEP Reference(s)

Related IFEPs from the NEA V1 IFEP list from 1999

3.2.13, 2.4.03