Copper poisoning in calves


On a farm visit outside Mitchelstown, Co. Cork, a client informed us that he lost a number of calves. A post mortem investigation revealed that they had a severe infestation of fluke. However, it was found that copper poisoning was also causing further problems. The calves had access to mineral licks and gorged on same.

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