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Why sheep are vulnerable to copper poisoning and what breeds are most at risk

By Conor Finnerty

August 13, 2016 10:00 AM

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Jaundice of the sclera and conjunctiva in a sheep with chronic copper poisoning
Jaundice of the sclera and conjunctiva in a sheep with chronic copper poisoning

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  • AFBI
  • chronic copper poisoning
  • copper supplements
  • Sheep

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