The short answer is, with great difficulty. Theoretically you would collect a blood sample and have it analyzed at a reference laboratory for levels of trace minerals in the blood. In reality, drawing blood from a buffalo is extremely difficult and can be quite dangerous. Also, to the best of my knowledge there is little or no information on normal levels of trace minerals in buffalo, and no reference lab that can run the sample and tell you if the levels are high, normal or low.
manganese
manganese
manganese
The Buffalo Trace Distillery can be found in Kentucky at 113 Great Buffalo Trace Frankfort, KY 40601. They can also be reached by calling (502) 696-5926.
Vitamin CVvitamin C is a vitamin, not a trace mineral.
Iodine; reason for iodized salt
Trace elements in a mineral can indeed affect its color and value. For example, the presence of chromium can give a mineral a red color, like in rubies. Additionally, certain rare trace elements can increase the value of a mineral due to their rarity and unique coloring effects.
Iron
major mineral
No. Even fossil excrement, coprolite, is not a mineral.[Strictly a trace fossil, as it is an accessory of the animal.]
Potassium is the mineral involved in the regulation of glucose uptake.
Fluoride is considered a trace mineral. It is required by the body in very small amounts for dental health, but excessive intake can be harmful and lead to fluoride toxicity.