Chronic copper poisoning in beef cattle in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil
Pesqui. vet. bras; 40 (9), 2020
Copper is an essential micromineral in animal feed; however, when consumed in excess, it can cause liver necrosis, hemolytic crisis, hemoglobinuric nephrosis and death in cattle. Although uncommon in this species, copper poisoning occurs as a result of exacerbated supplementation, deficiency of antagonis...