Treatment with vitamins A, D and E did not reduce weight loss in transported cattle |
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| Authors: | TF JUBB,DS PINCH&dagger ,SR PETTY |
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| Affiliation: | *Department of Agriculture, PO Box 19, Kununurra, Western Australia 6743;†Department of Primary Industry and Fisheries, PO Box 1346, Katherine, Northern Territory 0851 |
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| Abstract: | SUMMARY Two field trials using an injectable vitamin A, D and E solution conducted in the pastoral environment of northern Australia are described. It was found that treatment of lighter (< 150 kg) or heavier (> 372 kg) weight cattle did not reduce weight loss during road transport. These findings contradict anecdotal evidence of reduced weight loss during transport with the use of vitamins A, D and E. The lack of scientific basis for their use is discussed. |
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