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Cerebellar Abiotrophy in a Moose (Alces alces L) Related to Copper Deficiency. A Case report
Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica volume 35, pages 103–106 (1994)
Abstract
During december 1992 a moose cow with severely incoordinated and atactic movements was observed at several occasions in an area 20 km north of Uppsala. She was followed by a calf with normal movements and appearance. The 31 of January the cow was found laying in the forest unable to raise and walk. She was killed by means of a rifle shot in the neck and necropsied on the spot.
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We thank Lennart Eriksson for locating the animal and valuable assistance with the necropsy. We are grateful to Professor H.-J. Hansen for valuable discussions.
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Rehbinder, C., Petersson, L. Cerebellar Abiotrophy in a Moose (Alces alces L) Related to Copper Deficiency. A Case report. Acta Vet Scand 35, 103–106 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1186/BF03548361
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