ANN-0007
QUESTION
A deficiency condition Enzootic ataxia has been associated with pastures as low as 2-4 mg/Kg DM of which mineral element?
OPTIONS
(A) Sulphur
(B) Magnesium
(C) Copper
(D) Calcium
ANSWER
(C) Copper
EXPLANATION
Enzootic ataxia in lambs is classically associated with copper deficiency, often occurring when pasture copper is very low or when antagonists reduce copper availability. Sulphur, magnesium and calcium deficiencies cause different disorders and are not the mineral deficiency classically responsible for enzootic ataxia.
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