| Literature DB >> 6735871 |
D R Nelson, W A Wolff, D J Blodgett, B Luecke, R W Ely, J F Zachary.
Abstract
Zinc deficiency was diagnosed in 2 flocks of sheep and a herd of goats. Alopecia and eating of wool were observed. Skin lesions were hyperkeratosis and parakeratosis. Abnormal hoof growth and a closed stance with arched back and bowed hindlimbs were seen. Anorexia, depression, and foot soreness diminished quickly after zinc supplementation. Skin lesions healed and hair and wool growth resumed. A cause for the deficiency could not be established.Entities:
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Year: 1984 PMID: 6735871
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Am Vet Med Assoc ISSN: 0003-1488 Impact factor: 1.936