The use of blood analysis to evaluate trace mineral status in ruminant livestock

This article summarizes effects and evaluation of 8 trace minerals considered significant in ruminant nutrition, both for nutritional deficiencies as well as production-related toxicosis: cobalt, copper, iron, iodine, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, and zinc. Changes in availability, metabolism, an...

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Published in:	The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice Vol. 27; no. 2; p. 255
Main Authors:	Herdt, Thomas H, Hoff, Brent
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-07-2011
Subjects:	Animal Nutritional Physiological Phenomena Animals Livestock - blood Minerals - blood Minerals - metabolism Ruminants - blood Trace Elements - blood Trace Elements - metabolism
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Summary:	This article summarizes effects and evaluation of 8 trace minerals considered significant in ruminant nutrition, both for nutritional deficiencies as well as production-related toxicosis: cobalt, copper, iron, iodine, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, and zinc. Changes in availability, metabolism, and amounts needed for optimum health and productivity in animals are their major effect; frank clinical toxicosis or severe nutritional deficiency are of limited concern in modern production agriculture. The information provided in this article can help to manage the risk of subtle effects that may alter performance and lifetime productivity.
ISSN:	1558-4240
DOI:	10.1016/j.cvfa.2011.02.004