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The efficacy of soluble glass boluses (cosecure) in grazing cattle

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 November 2017

P.M. Driver ,
G. Carlos ,
C. Eames  and
S.B. Telfer
P.M. Driver
Affiliation:
University of Leeds, LEEDS LS2 9JT
G. Carlos
Affiliation:
University of Leeds, LEEDS LS2 9JT
C. Eames
Affiliation:
University of Leeds, LEEDS LS2 9JT
S.B. Telfer
Affiliation:
University of Leeds, LEEDS LS2 9JT
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Two soluble glass boluses (COSECURE) per animal were given to 19 (+ bolus), silage fed, growing cattle (160-350 kg) on April 16th 1984 (day 0). After 29 days these and 11 untreated (control) animals, matched for weight, breed and sex, were turned out on to a copper deficient upland pasture. On day 153 (Sept. 21) all the cattle were moved to a lowland pasture until day 196, when they were housed and fed silage.

Blood samples and liveweights were taken on 5 occasions over 240 days. Copper status was assessed from plasma copper (Cu) and caeruloplasmin (CP) levels, and selenium status by erythrocyte glutathione peroxidase (GSHPx) activity.

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Ruminant Nutrition
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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production (1972) , Volume 1986 , March 1986 , pp. 133
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Copyright © The British Society of Animal Production 1986

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