Comparison of dam and neonatal trace mineral levels in Nebraska sandhills beef cattle

Authors

  • J. L. Johnson West Central Research & Extension Center, North Platte, Nebraska
  • D. T. Hickok University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
  • W. E. Braselton Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan
  • D. R. Brink University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
  • P. A. Olson University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska
  • J. B. Lamb West Central Research & Extension Center, North Platte, Nebraska

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19965996

Keywords:

trace minerals, deficiencies, neonates, perinatal calves, copper, selenium, zinc, manganese

Abstract

Trace mineral deficiencies in copper, selenium, zinc, and manganese have been reported from neonates and perinatal calves in Western Nebraska, including the Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory (GSL) at Whitman, NE. Deficiencies or imbalances of trace minerals such as copper and selenium may play an independent or interacting role in the neonate's ability to produce immunity.

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Published

1996-09-12

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1996

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