Zinc deficiency in sheep: field cases.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Zinc deficiency was diagnosed in a sheep farm in Khartoum Province; the young sheep and lambs were mostly affected. Skin lesions, depression, wool eating, flexed knees and a markedly stiff gait were observed. Histopathology of the skin revealed mainly hyperkeratosis accompanied sometimes by parakeratosis. The animals responded rapidly to oral administration of zinc oxide.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Suliman, HB; Abdelrahim, AI; Zakia, AM; Shommein, AM
Published Date
- February 1, 1988
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 20 / 1
Start / End Page
- 47 - 51
PubMed ID
- 3354059
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0049-4747
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1007/BF02239646
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States