Table 3 Mean changes in Cu(l) concentration of cows over 44 days following the removal of all Cu supplements and drenching with 0.5 g ammonium molybdate and 1.0 g sodium sulphate for five days
Cow | Liver Cu pre drenching (μmol/kg wet tissue) | Liver Cu post drenching (μmol/kg wet tissue) | % reduction in liver Cu |
|---|---|---|---|
B | 3000 | 1500 | 50.0% |
C | 3200 | 2100 | 34.4% |
D | 3500 | 1600 | 54.3% |
F | 2600 | 1700 | 34.6% |
G | 3300 | 2600 | 21.2% |
H | 2000 | 1100 | 45.0% |
J | 2000 | 1700 | 15.0% |
Mean (standard error of mean) | 2800 (± 232) | 1757 (± 180) | 37.3% |