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. 1999 Dec;40(12):878–880.

Osteochondrosis and epiphyseal bone abnormalities associated with copper deficiency in bison calves.

M R Woodbury 1, M S Feist 1, E G Clark 1, J C Haigh 1
PMCID: PMC1539872  PMID: 10646064

Abstract

Two bison calves were submitted to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine to confirm suspected copper deficiency. In addition to clinical signs, there were pathologic changes in the cartilage and subchondral bone of several joints. Water analysis indicated high levels of sulfate in the drinking water, contributing to a secondary copper deficiency.

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