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Copper Deficiency
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==Nervous system==
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* Copper deficiency in the pregnant ewe can result in "''swayback'''" in lambs.
* Copper deficiency in the pregnant ewe can result in "''swayback'''" in lambs.
** Due to white matter degeneration in the central nervous system of prenatal and neonatal lambs.
** Due to white matter degeneration in the central nervous system of prenatal and neonatal lambs.
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** Supplementation in pregnancy prevents the prenatal form.
** Supplementation in pregnancy prevents the prenatal form.
** Supplementation in the first few weeks will alleviate the neonatal form.
** Supplementation in the first few weeks will alleviate the neonatal form.
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===Skin==
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*Hair or wool depigmentation
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**Black sheep develop bands of lighter colouring
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**Cattle develop spectacle pattern of depigmentation around eyes)
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**Coat colour may change from black to reddish brown
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[[Category:Integumentary System - Nutritional Pathology]]
[[Category:Neurological Diseases - Sheep]]
[[Category:Neurological Diseases - Sheep]]
[[Category:Nervous System - Pathology]]
[[Category:Nervous System - Pathology]]
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