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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3
Keywords
Sheep, Sheep disorders, Nutrition
First Page Number
17
Last Page Number
20
ISSN
0021-8618
Abstract
ANIMALS must have small amounts of copper for a number of normal bodily functions, including growth and blood formation and, in the sheep, wool quality. The liver is used as a "bank" or store-house for copper which is collected from the diet and in due course issued to the body tissues as required. The sheep—in contrast to other species of animals—is apt to play the miser and hoard unnecessary amounts.
Recommended Citation
Bennetts, H. W.
(1959)
"Copper poisoning in sheep,"
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 3: Vol. 8:
No.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture3/vol8/iss1/5