Degenerative axonopathy associated with copper deficiency in pigs

Degenerative axonopathy associated with copper deficiency in pigs

ABSTRACT: The epidemiological, clinic and morphological (pathological and ultrastructural) aspects of four outbreaks of copper deficiency affecting 21- to 90-day-old pigs in the Northeast region of Brazil are reported. Clinical signs began with paraparesis and ataxia and progressed to flaccid or spa...

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Main Authors: Roberio G. Olinda, Lisanka A. Maia, Maria T.S. Frade, Mauro P. Soares, Severo S. Barros, David Driemeier, Franklin Riet-Correa, Antônio F.M. Dantas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colégio Brasileiro de Patologia Animal (CBPA)
Series:Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira
Subjects:
Degenerative myelopathy
axonal degeneration
myelin degeneration
copper deficiency
mineral deficiency
swine
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