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Effect of diet supplementation with chelated zinc, copper and manganese on hoof lesions of loose housed sows

BACKGROUND: Hoof lesions are very common among sows and have been associated with lameness, early removal and compromised welfare and productivity. Although housing conditions and management can have an external effect on hoof health status, the role of trace mineral intake is vital in developing ho...

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Autores principales: Lisgara, Μarina, Skampardonis, Vassilis, Leontides, Leonidas
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5382488/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28405432
http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40813-016-0025-2