Aleksander GVOZDIK

ГвоздикJunior Researcher, MSc, Laboratory of Environmentally Safe Animal Production under Technogenic Contamination Conditions

Contact:

E-mail: kasjanchikslava@mail.ru

Scientific interests:

radioecology, migration of technogenic radionuclides in feed-to-animal produce chains, study of the transfer factors in the feed-to-meat/milk chain.

Background:

Born in 1957. In 1980, graduated from ZooEngineering Faculty of the Leningrad Agricultural Institute with a degree in Zootechnics. In March of 1988, started working as a n engineer at the Belorussian Branch of All-Union Research Institute of Agricultural Radiology (later – Research Institute of Radiology, and since 2019 – Institute of Radiobiology of the National Academy of Sciences). Became junior researcher in 1994.

The scope of research activity includes scientific and economic experiments, study of the transfer factors of technogenic radionuclides into animal products. Responsible for the radioecological monitoring in agricultural enterprises located in the impact zone of the BelNPP in the Ostrovets district of Vitebsk region.

The results of his research are reflected in 52 co-authored scientific papers, including two monographs: “Radioecological Aspects of Animal Husbandry (Consequences and Countermeasures after the Chernobyl NPP Accident)” and “Environmental and Radiobiological Consequences of the Chernobyl Disaster for the Animal Husbandry and the Ways to Overcome Them”. Completed an advanced training course on Radioecology, Radiometry and Radiation Safety. Is responsible for managing QMS-related activities for the laboratory.

Awarded with Certificates of Merit by the Gomel Regional Executive Committee (2021) and Department for the Elimination of Consequences of the Chernobyl NPP Disaster (2006 and 2016). In 2021, received a badge of the Department for the Elimination of Consequences of the Chernobyl NPP Disaster “For the Merits and Achievements in Overcoming the Consequences of the Chernobyl Disaster”.

Publications:

  1. Yanochkin I.V., Naumchik A.V., Gvozdik A.F. Concentration of 137Cs in muscle tissue of specialized meat breeds of Limousine and Charolais when using paddock grazing method on the territory of radioactive contamination. Zootechnical Science of Belarus. 2015;50(2):321-327. (In Russ.).
  2. Specific aspects of keeping waterfowl in personal subsidiary plots in the areas of radioactive contamination. A.A. Tsarenok, A.V. Naumchik, A.F. Gvozdik, I.V. Makarovets. In: Radiological and Radiobiological Consequences of the Chernobyl Disaster; Khoiniki, October 11-12, 2017; pp. 123–127.
  3. Influence of the use of dehydrated sapropel in the composition of mixed fodder on reducing the intake of 137Cs and 90Sr from the diet into cows’ milk / A. A. Tsarenok, A. V. Naumchik, A. F. Gvozdik, I. V. Makarovets // In: Radiological and Radiobiological Consequences of the Chernobyl Disaster; Khoiniki, 11-12 Sept. 2017; pp. 119–123.
  4. Use of tripoli as fodder supplement for feeding young cattle kept in radioactively contaminated areas. A. Tsarenok, A. Naumchik, I. Makarovets, A. Gvozdik, D. Sushko. In: Chernobyl and Science: Experience in Overcoming the Consequences, Gomel, 19-20 April 2018; pp. 159-162.
  5. Using of dehydrated sapropel in composition of the mixed fodder for dairy cows on the territory of radioactive contamination. А.А. Tsarenok, I.V. Makarovets, А.N. Naumchik, А.G. Gvozdik. In: Transboundary Cooperation in Environmental Safety and Protection, Gomel, 4-5 June 2018; pp. 266–271.
  6. Use of polymineral briquettes and introduced ferrocyne sorbent for feeding lactating cows and goats in contaminated territories. A. Tsarenok, A. Naumchik, I. Makarovets, A. Gvozdik.  In: Chernobyl and Science: Experience in Overcoming the Consequences, Gomel, 19-20 April 2018; pp. 157-159.
  7. Karpenko A.F., Makarovets I.V., Gvozdik A.F. On the state of dairy cattle farming in Belarus. Actual Problems of Animal Husbandry; vol. 24; pp. 164-170.