The influence of magnesium sulphate on the absorption, excretion and retention of calcium and phosphorus by sheep fed on phosphate supplemented rations

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Myburgh, S.J.
DuToit, ]. de V.

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Pretoria : Government Printer

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Evidence is put [orward showing that continuous excessive intakes of magnesium sulphate by sheep, for example in dnnking water, may result in losses of calcium from the body. However, when the intakes of both these minerals are greater than requirements the depressive effect on calcium may be overcome. Since there is a close relationship between calcium and phosphorus metabolism any factor having a depressive effect on calcium may eventually affect phosphorus utilization.

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Veterinary medicine, Veterinary reports, South Africa

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Myburgh, SJ & Du Toit, JdeV 1970, 'The influence of magnesium sulphate on the absorption, excretion and retention of calcium and phosphorus by sheep fed on phosphate supplemented rations', Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research, vol. 37, no. 1, pp. 1-6.