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Seasonal Dynamics of Copper Deficiency in Wumeng Semi-Fine Wool Sheep

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A study of the seasonal dynamics of copper (Cu) deficiency and its effects on the antioxidant system in Wumeng semi-fine wool sheep in Weining county was conducted. In addition, the concentrations of mineral elements in soil, grass, and blood of affected and healthy Wumeng semi-fine wool sheep were determined, and blood indices were measured. The results showed that Cu contents in soil, grass, and sheep blood from the experimental pasture were significantly lower than those from the control pasture (P < 0.05), while the Mo content in the samples from the experimental pasture were higher than those from the control pasture (P < 0.05). Hb, RBC, PCV, and MDA values in the blood of affected sheep were significantly higher than those of healthy sheep, the content of TP was significantly lower (P < 0.05), and the activities of CAT, GSH-Px, CP, SOD, POD, and TP in the blood of affected sheep were lower than those in healthy sheep (P < 0.05). A comparison of different months showed that the Cu content in soil was higher in November than in June and September. Hb, RBC, PCV, WBC, and the content of MDA in the blood of affected sheep was higher in November than in June and September; however, the change in CP, CAT, GSH-Px, POD, and TP showed the opposite trend. The content of Cu and Mo in soil, grass, and blood showed seasonal changes. Therefore, it is concluded that the seasonal dynamics of Cu deficiency in Wumeng semi-fine wool sheep in Weining was due to the content of Mo and Cu in soil and grass in different seasons, and high Mo concentration in grass affected Cu deficiency in sheep. The function of the antioxidant system of Wumeng semi-fine wool sheep was reduced as a result.

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This work was supported by the Project of National Key Research and Development Program of China in 13th Five-year Plan (2016YFC0502601) and the National Natural Science Foundation of China (41671041).

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    Ting Wu, Manling Song & Xiaoyun Shen

  2. State Engineering Technology Institute for Karst Desertification Control, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang, 550025, China

    Xiaoyun Shen

  3. World Bank Poverty Alleviation Project Office in Guizhou, Southwest China, Guiyang, 550004, China

    Xiaoyun Shen

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Wu, T., Song, M. & Shen, X. Seasonal Dynamics of Copper Deficiency in Wumeng Semi-Fine Wool Sheep. Biol Trace Elem Res 197, 487–494 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-019-02018-5

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