Vitamin E status of cattle and sheep. 2. Survey of liver from clinically normal cattle and sheep for alpha -tocopherol

Authors: Rammell CG, Cunliffe B
Publication: New Zealand Veterinary Journal, Volume 31, Issue 11, pp 203-204, Nov 1983
Publisher: Taylor and Francis

Animal type: Cattle, Livestock, Production animal, Ruminant, Sheep
Subject Terms: Biosecurity, Diet/rations/food, Disease surveillance, Liver/hepatic disease, Nutrition/metabolism, Vitamins
Article class: Scientific Article

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Abstract: Analysis of liver from clinically normal animals showed a mean α-tocopherol level of 20 mg/kg for cattle and 6 mg/kg for sheep. The corresponding normal values (mean ± 2 S.D.) were 9 to 44 mg/kg and 1.8 to 20 mg/kg. The usefulness and assessment of tocopherol analyses on liver and serum samples are discussed in the light of these normal values and routine diagnostic submissions.

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