Acta Vet. Brno 2017, 86: 141-149

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb201786020141

The evaluation of Cu, Zn, Mn, and Se concentrations in the hair of South American camelids

Milada Holasová1, Alena Pechová1, Taťána Husáková2

1University of Veterinary and Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, Faculty of Veterinary Hygiene and Ecology, Department of Animal Protection, Welfare and Behaviour, Brno, Czech Republic
2Private Veterinary Office, Lhoty u Potštejna, Czech Republic

Received November 21, 2016
Accepted May 31, 2017

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