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Mineral balances in European and Zebu steers

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

D. Horrocks
Affiliation:
East African Veterinary Research Organization, Muguga, P.O. Box 32, Kikuyu, Kenya

Extract

1. Sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium balances in seven Hereford and seven Zebu steers have been determined during two 10-day trials. Values for phosphorus, omitting urine excretion, were also determined.

2. No breed differences were found apart from a tendency for Zebu steers to excrete less potassium in their faeces and more in their urine than Herefords.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1964

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