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Chronic lead poisoning in steers eating silage contaminated with lead shot–Diagnostic criteria

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  1. Veterinary Research Laboratories, BT4 3SD, Stormont, Northern Ireland

    D. A. Rice, M. F. McLoughlin & W. J. Blanchflower

  2. 116 Movilla Road, BT23 3RJ, Newtownards, Northern Ireland

    T. R. Thompson

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Rice, D.A., McLoughlin, M.F., Blanchflower, W.J. et al. Chronic lead poisoning in steers eating silage contaminated with lead shot–Diagnostic criteria. Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 39, 622–629 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01698454

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