Hepatic Cobalt and Copper Levels in Lambs in Norway

Abstract

Cobalt and copper concentrations were measured in 599 lamb livers collected at slaughter from 58 sheep flocks in 6 different parts of Norway in 1993. Information about pasture, additional feeding and mineral supplements in the flocks was obtained through a questionnaire. Average hepatic levels of cobalt in the lamb flocks varied from

Keywords

• cobalt deficiency
• copper poisoning
• copper deficiency
• trace elements
• lambs, pasture
• Norway