Topical Administration of Trace Elements and Vitamins in Cattle

Authors

  • I. B. Loveridge Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
  • J. J. Wichtel Department of Health Management, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, PEI C1A 4P3, Canada
  • E. L. B. Whittem College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois, Urbana IL 61801
  • N. B. Williamson Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19985762

Keywords:

cattle skin, peripheral circulation, selenium, vitamin E

Abstract

The ease with which iodine passes through the skin of cattle has long been recognised. We have now shown that selenium and vitamin E can also cross cattle skin in sufficient quantities to significantly increase concentrations in the peripheral circulation.

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Published

1998-09-24

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Research Summaries - Beef and General I & II