Assessment of Reference Values for Copper and Zinc in Blood Serum of First and Second Lactating Dairy Cows

The influence of different copper and zinc contents in rations on blood serum concentrations in dependence on feeding (Groups A and B) and lactation (Lactation 1 and 2) was tested in a feeding trial with 60 German Holstein cows. All animals received a diet based on maize and grass silage ad libitum....

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Main Authors: Markus Spolders, Martin Höltershinken, Ulrich Meyer, Jürgen Rehage, Gerhard Flachowsky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:Veterinary Medicine International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2010/194656