The effect of copper sulfate and zinc
oxide in a drench on the gain and health
of newly arrived calves

The effect of copper sulfate and zinc oxide in a drench on the gain and health of newly arrived calves

Brazle, F.K.; Stokka, G.

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Publication Date: 1994

Conference: Cattlemen's Day, 1994, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, March 4, 1994
Starting Page: 46,
Publisher: Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

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Abstract:

One hundred and fifty-four, newly arrived, bull calves averaging 295 lb were either drenched with a copper-zinc (Cu-Zn) solution or water at arrival. The Cu-Zn drench did not affect gains during a 56-day trial. Additionally, no differences occurred in morbidity or the number of antibiotic treatments required per animal.

Keywords: Beef; Copper; Zinc; Trace minerals

URL for this item: http://hdl.handle.net/2097/4959

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