Maternal supplementation of twin bearing ewes with calcium and magnesium alters immune status and weight gain of their lambs
This study investigated the effect of supplementation of ewes with calcium (Ca) and magnesium (Mg) in late gestation and early lactation on the plasma mineral concentration, hormone profile and immunity responses of ewes and their lambs. Twin bearing ewes were allocated between four dietary treatmen...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-06-01
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Series: | Veterinary and Animal Science |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2451943X20300107 |