Abstract
Cobalt (Co) is utilized by rumen microflora to produce vitamin B12. The aim of the present study was to determine whether feeding newly-weaned goats a diet containing low levels of Co results in impairment of neutrophil function, antibody production and/or lymphocyte proliferative responses. Forty, ten week old goats were fed a commercially-prepared concentrate (150 g/day) and Rhodesgrass hay ad libitum. This diet contained Co at
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 27-31 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Small Ruminant Research |
Volume | 140 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Antibodies
- Cobalt deficiency
- Goats
- Mitogens
- Phagocytosis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Animal Science and Zoology
- Food Animals