Effect of injectable trace mineral supplementation on peripheral polymorphonuclear leukocyte function, antioxidant enzymes, health, and performance in dairy cows in semi-arid conditions

ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of subcutaneous injections of 15 mg/mL Cu, 5 mg/mL Se, 60 mg/mL Zn, and 10 mg/mL Mn on health, performance, polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMNL) function, circulating glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) concentrat...

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Main Authors: T.H. Silva, I. Guimaraes, P.R. Menta, L. Fernandes, D. Paiva, T.L. Ribeiro, M.L. Celestino, A. Saran Netto, M.A. Ballou, V.S. Machado
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-02-01
Series:Journal of Dairy Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002203022101016X