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

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2010-09-15T15:54:33Z

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Kansas State University. Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

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.

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Beef, Copper, Zinc, Trace minerals

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