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Studies on the Anemiogenic Properties of Trimethylamine Oxide, an Etiological Factor in Fish-Induced Anemia in Mink

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A hypochromic microcytic iron deficiency anemia associated with light underfur and increased mortality in mink kits is caused by the feeding of various species of raw marine fish, especially coalfish (Gadus virens) and whiting (Gadus merlangus) as first detected in Norway by Helgebostad (1957). The same disorder caused by fish-feeding was later described from other countries (Stout et al. 1960, Jørgensen & Christensen 1966, Kangas et al. 1967). Nutritional anemia has also been induced in rats by feeding a raw coalfish diet as stated by Gjønnes & Helgebostad (1965).

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The authors are indebted to the Norwegian Fur Breeders’ Association for financial support, and to Mr. R. Madsen for assistance with analyses and preparation of great quantities of triox.

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Ender, F., Helgebostad, A. Studies on the Anemiogenic Properties of Trimethylamine Oxide, an Etiological Factor in Fish-Induced Anemia in Mink. Acta Vet Scand 9, 174–176 (1968). https://doi.org/10.1186/BF03547882

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