Copper deficiency in cattle with Dr. Barry Blakley

The Beef Cattle Health and Nutrition Podcast

00:00 – 02:08 Welcome and Introductions

1:50 - 3:30 What role does copper play in the body

3:31 - 4:56 How commonly Is copper deficiency diagnosed?

4:57 - 6:29 How does copper deficiency occur?

6:30 – 9:37 Primary vs secondary copper deficiency (effects of molybdenum and sulphates)

9:38 - 13:32 Clinical signs of mild to moderate copper deficiency

13:33 – 16:40 How is severe copper deficiency manifested?

16:41 – 22:53 How do we assess copper levels in animals?

22:54 - 28:57 Dangers of Copper toxicity

28:58 – 31:55 Approaches to dealing with copper deficiency issues

31:56 – 34:50 Closing thoughts and wrap up