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Magnesium does not limit ewe milk production - a reply

Authors: Cox BT, Bray AR, Burton RN
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 35, Issue 8, pp 134, Aug 1987
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant, Sheep
Subject Terms: Animal production/wastage, Lactation, Milk, Minerals/elememts, Mammary gland/udder, Nutrition/metabolism
Article class: Correspondence

Abstract: Dr Sykes letter has alerted us to an error in our report on magnesium supplementation of lactating ewes. The daily dose of magnesium cholride administered to ewes was 12.5g not 125mg as stated in the printed paper. We accept responsibility for this mistake and apologise for the confusion this mistake has caused. With its correction we believe that the conclusions reached in the paper stand.

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