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Title: A comparative study of the effects of cobalt and zinc on the fibre production and body weight in the Angora goat and Merino sheep / R. Reuter.
Author: Australian Special Rural Research Fund. ; Reuter, R. E. ; Western Australia. Dept. of Agriculture Albany Regional Office.
Year: 1990.
Series: Final report (Australian Special Rural Research Fund)
Description: 3 leaves ; 30 cm.
Subject: Sheep. ; South Coastal region (W.A.) ; Western Australia. ; Cobalt. ; Zinc. ; Wool production. ; Goats. ; Trace element deficiencies. ; Body weight.
Notes: Cover title. Australian Special Rural Research Fund Report project no. 89/6001 DAW 9A.
Type: Pamphlet
Abstract: Angora goats run on a cobalt deficient property in the South Coastal region of Western Australia showed signs of acute cobalt deficiency several months before any signs were observed in Merino sheep run in conjunction with the goats. In both species blood haemoglobin estimations were an early indication of deficiency. Serum Vitamin B12 estimation by the Euglena method commonly used for diagnosis of cobalt deficiency in sheep did not appear to be as reliable in goats. The response of cobalt deficient go
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