Excretion of Eimeria spp. oocysts in young lambs following iron supplementation

Excretion of Eimeria spp. oocysts in young lambs following iron supplementation

Abstract Background Iron is an essential nutrient, and iron supplementation has been shown to reduce the incidence of abomasal bloat in lambs. Additionally, iron deficiency is linked to pica, which may increase uptake of Eimeria oocysts. Coccidiosis in sheep, caused by Eimeria spp., is an important...

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Main Authors: Ane Odden, Synnøve Vatn, Antonio Ruiz, Lucy Jane Robertson, Heidi Larsen Enemark, Silje Katrine Nes, Vibeke Tømmerberg, Snorre Stuen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Subjects:
Coccidiosis
Eimeria spp.
Iron supplementation
Norway
Sheep
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13028-018-0404-6

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