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The effect of dietary molybdenum supplementation on copper metabolism, fibre characteristics and body and carcass measurements of growing angora goats

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 November 2017

H Galbraith ,
W Chigwada ,
J R Scaife  and
W R Humphries
H Galbraith
Affiliation:
University of Aberdeen, School of Agriculture, 581 King Street, Aberdeen AB9 1UD
W Chigwada
Affiliation:
University of Aberdeen, School of Agriculture, 581 King Street, Aberdeen AB9 1UD
J R Scaife
Affiliation:
University of Aberdeen, School of Agriculture, 581 King Street, Aberdeen AB9 1UD
W R Humphries
Affiliation:
Rowett Research Institute, Greenburn Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen, AB2 9SB
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There is an increasing need for information on the involvement of micronutrients in the nutrition of goats under UK conditions and in particular the role of copper. There is particular interest in the interaction of copper (Cu) with molybdenum (Mo) and sulphur (S) which can form complexes which affect Cu absorption from the digestive tract and post-absorption bioavailability to metabolic sites (Gooneratne et al,1989). While there is considerable information in this subject area for sheep and cattle, information on goats is limited. The objective of the work reported here was to investigate the response of Angora goats to a basal diet with adequate Cu and S, and this diet supplemented with Mo at two concentrations.

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Goats and Deer
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Proceedings of the British Society of Animal Production (1972) , Volume 1991 , March 1991 , pp. 159
Copyright
Copyright © The British Society of Animal Production 1991

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