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Excessive iron administration to sheep. 2. The effect on the iron, copper, zinc and manganese level in different organs

Grün, M.; Anke, M.; Hennig, A.; Seffner, W.; Partschefeld, M.; Flachowsky, G.; Groppel, B.

Archiv für Tierernahrung 28(5): 341-347

1978


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-942X
PMID: 678118
Accession: 040085908

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Lambs received 250, 1000 and 1750 mg Fe per kg concentrate dry matter. The Fe-supplementations caused the Fe-levels of spleen, liver, kidneys and ribs to rise significantly. Liver and spleen reflected most markedly the high Fe-supply. The Fe-supplementation reduced the Cu-content in the liver and the share of Zn in the kidneys. The Mn-content of all body parts analysed was not significantly influenced by Fe-supplementation.

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