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Can trace mineral deficiencies cause vaccines to be ineffective in feedlot cattle?

April 26, 2017cattle cause deficiencies feedlot ineffective Mineral trace vaccines

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Can trace mineral deficiencies cause vaccines to be ineffective in feedlot cattle?

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A. Deficiencies of copper, zinc, and selenium have been shown to impair immune function. These trace minerals are required to allow antibodies to attack and destroy invading pathogens. When these minerals are deficient you may not get a full response to vaccination.