Copper Poisoning, a Deadly Hazard for Sheep

Copper (Cu) is an essential microelement for animals. However, sheep are particularly susceptible to Cu intoxication, a deadly disease reported worldwide. The risk of developing this poisoning is higher in vulnerable breeds and in intensively managed lambs or milk sheep. Two types of Cu intoxication...

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Published in:	Animals
Main Authors:	Marta Borobia, Sergio Villanueva-Saz, Marta Ruiz de Arcaute, Antonio Fernández, María Teresa Verde, José María González, Teresa Navarro, Alfredo A. Benito, José Luis Arnal, Marcelo De las Heras, Aurora Ortín
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Subjects:	chronic copper poisoning acute copper poisoning copper toxicity hepatic copper accumulation sheep lamb
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/12/18/2388