title: Zinc deficiency in sheep and goats: three field cases.
abstract: Zinc deficiency was diagnosed in 2 flocks of sheep and a herd of goats. Alopecia and eating of wool were observed. Skin lesions were hyperkeratosis and parakeratosis. Abnormal hoof growth and a closed stance with arched back and bowed hindlimbs were seen. Anorexia, depression, and foot soreness diminished quickly after zinc supplementation. Skin lesions healed and hair and wool growth resumed. A cause for the deficiency could not be established.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006041:Goats; D007087:Illinois; D007642:Keratosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D012756:Sheep; D012757:Sheep Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D013431:Sulfates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015032:Zinc / Q000172:deficiency* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019287:Zinc Sulfate
chemical_list: D013431:Sulfates; D019287:Zinc Sulfate; D015032:Zinc