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Comparison of X-ray absorption spectra from copper-loaded bovine and ovine livers (2021)
Journal Article
Clarkson, A. H., & Kendall, N. R. (2022). Comparison of X-ray absorption spectra from copper-loaded bovine and ovine livers. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology, 70, Article 126910. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtemb.2021.126910

Background: Copper toxicity and hepatic copper accumulation pose a serious risk to ruminant health and production. Differences in the copper-handling mechanisms of cattle and sheep have been noted, not only in comparison to each other, but also in co... Read More about Comparison of X-ray absorption spectra from copper-loaded bovine and ovine livers.

Trace element composition of tree fodder and potential nutritional use for livestock (2021)
Journal Article
Kendall, N., Smith, J., Whistance, L., Stergiadis, S., Stoate, C., Chesshire, H., & Smith, A. (2021). Trace element composition of tree fodder and potential nutritional use for livestock. Livestock Science, 250, Article 104560. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.livsci.2021.104560

Silvopastoral agroforestry, the integration of trees into livestock production systems, is an ancient practice with benefits to animal welfare and nutrition. Intensification of farming practices have reduced the presence of trees and hedgerows in th... Read More about Trace element composition of tree fodder and potential nutritional use for livestock.