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Some nutritional factors affecting the fertility of dairy cattle

Authors: Hunter AP
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 25, Issue 11, pp 305-307, Nov 1977
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Cattle, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant
Subject Terms: Copper, Trace elements, Diet/rations/food, Reproduction, Minerals/elememts, Nutrition/metabolism, Toxicology, Pest/pesticides, Poisoning - chemical, Reproduction - female
Article class: Scientific Article

Abstract: Over recent years we have become aware that cattle are sensitive to nutritional imbalances and may respond by exhibiting infertility. The effects on the reproductive performance of cattle caused by grazing pastures that do not provide sufficient nutrients to meet the requirements for maintenance, growth, pregnancy and lactation are considered.

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