Effects of gestational status on apparent absorption and retention of copper and zinc in mature Angus cows and Suffolk ewes

Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences

Volumn 16, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 515-518

  Vierboom, M M ^a   Engle, T E ^a   Kimberling, C V ^a,b  

^a Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability   (United States)

^b James L Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital   (United States)

Author keywords

Copper; Cow; Ewe; Gestation; Zinc

Indexed keywords

ANIMALIA; MEDICAGO SATIVA; OVIS;

EID: 0037383892     PISSN: 10112367     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5713/ajas.2003.515     Document Type: Article

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