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Effects of grazing management on plasma calcium and magnesium concentrations of ewes in early lactation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

R. G. Hemingway
Affiliation:
Glasgow University Veterinary School, Bearsden, Glasgow
N. S. Ritchie
Affiliation:
Glasgow University Veterinary School, Bearsden, Glasgow
Nora A. Brown
Affiliation:
Glasgow University Veterinary School, Bearsden, Glasgow
J. N. Peart
Affiliation:
Hill Farming Research Organization, Edinburgh

Extract

The effects of rotational grazing (twice weekly pasture change) and two systems of set-stocking on plasma calcium and magnesium levels of lactating ewes have been studied.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1965

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