Liver Trace Mineral Status of Cow-Calf Ranches in the Western High Plains

Authors

  • C. K. Swenson Montana State University, Bozeman 59717
  • A. B. Johnson Zinpro Corporation, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
  • J. A. Paterson Montana State University, Bozeman 59717
  • E. J. Swenson Montana State University, Bozeman 59717
  • L. M. Schugel Zinpro Corporation, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
  • R. P. Ansotegui Montana State University, Bozeman 59717

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19975855

Keywords:

mineral concentrations, hepatic sample, mineral status, beef cattle

Abstract

The objective of this study was to evaluate Cu and Zn mineral concentrations in bovine hepatic samples collected from different ranches and determine the minimum sampling number within each herd for diagnosing beef cattle mineral status.

Author Biography

L. M. Schugel, Zinpro Corporation, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Montana State University, Bozeman 59717

Cover image of the 30th Conference Proceedings: A photo of skyscrapers in Montreal. Yellow background.

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Published

1997-09-18

Issue

1997

Section

Research Summaries - Beef and General I & II