The effect of cobalt topdressing in preventing cobalt deficiency disease of lambs in Southland

Authors: Andrews ED, Anderson JP
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 3, Issue 2, pp 78-79, Jun 1955
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant, Sheep
Subject Terms: Cobalt/vitamin B12, Trace elements, Diet/rations/food, Growth/development, Nutrition/metabolism, Fertiliser, Vitamins
Article class: Scientific Article

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Abstract:

From trials carried out in the North Island of New Zealand and in the Nelson district it was concluded (New Zealand Department of Agriculture, 1954)that cobalt-deficient land should be top-dressed each year at the rate of 5 oz. cobalt sulphate per acre.

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