Cobalt Deficiency in Ruminants

Synopsis

Describes the incidence of, and the clinical signs associated with, cobalt deficiency in cattle and sheep in the UK. The signs, ranging from severe to inapparent, are illustrated by colour slides. Diagnostic aids are described along with the difficulties of interpreting the results obtained. The programme also includes sections: soil and pasture contents of cobalt, requirements for cobalt, regions where deficiency occurs, prevention and control, comparative costs of different ways of preventing cobalt deficiency, clinical problems for the listener to solve (with answers).

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Multimedia; Tape-slide. Audiocassette. 45 min.; 10 slides. col.

Year of production

1982

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Documentation

Accompanying booklet.

Uses

Veterinary surgeons.*

Subjects

Veterinary science

Keywords

cattle; cobalt deficiency; livestock; sheep; veterinary education

Credits

Writer

Allan MacPherson

Distributor

Name

Royal Veterinary College, Unit for Veterinary Continuing Education