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Calcium metabolism in dairy sheep

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

S. Economides
S. Economides
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Agricultural Research Institute, Nicosia, Cyprus
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Summary

Calcium metabolism in dairy sheep was studied using radioisotope and balance techniques. The rate of calcium absorption increased, but the efficiency of calcium absorption decreased, with increasing calcium intake in dry sheep. Endogenous faecal and urinary calcium losses, and the rate of calcium absorption, decreased, but the efficiency of calcium absorption increased in pregnant sheep given a calcium-deficient diet. The rate and the efficiency of calcium absorption and the calcium balance of lactating ewes were not influenced by the prepartum level of calcium intake, when calcium intake in early lactation was high. Endogenous faecal calcium loss was related to dry-matter intake, and total faecal calcium loss was related to calcium intake.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 102 , Issue 3 , June 1984 , pp. 601 - 608
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1984

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