Monitoring of iron deficiency in calves by determination of serum ferritin in comparison with serum iron: A preliminary study
Background: Iron deficiency can cause anemia in calves and is therefore of economic importance for the cattle industry. Low iron levels are commonly caused by feeding whole milk without the addition of dietary supplements and led to the most frequent cause of anemia in calves. Other reasons for the...
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Language: | English |
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Tripoli University
2019-06-01
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Series: | Open Veterinary Journal |
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Online Access: | https://www.openveterinaryjournal.com/OVJ-2019-03-063%20J.%20Joerling%20and%20K.%20Doll.pdf |