Trace Minerals for California Beef Cattle
University of California, Cooperative Extension
Santa Clara County Mineral Data
Selenium
Limited Class 3 samples showed large variation indicating the likelihood of some Se deficiency. However, samples were very limited and further testing is needed.
Copper
Limited class 3 data suggest Cu may be marginal in some locations. However, samples were very limited and further testing is needed.
Zinc
Limited Class 3 samples suggested adequate Zn levels. However, samples were very limited and further testing is needed.
Insufficient Data
Phosphorus
Insufficient Data
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Blood samples* |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGES |
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|
Se |
Cu |
Zn |
P |
|
|
0.096 |
0.60 |
2.10 |
no data |
All Values |
|
na |
na |
na |
na |
Class 1 data only (random samples) |
|
na |
na |
na |
na |
Class 2 data only (field trials, selected herds) |
|
0.096 |
0.60 |
2.10 |
no data |
Class 3 data only (sick cattle) |
|
Number of Individuals (used in weighted averages) |
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|
Se |
Cu |
Zn |
P |
|
|
11 |
39 |
30 |
0 |
All Values |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Class 1 data only (random samples) |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Class 2 data only (field trials, selected herds) |
|
11 |
39 |
30 |
0 |
Class 3 data only (sick cattle) |
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Number of Samples |
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|
Se |
Cu |
Zn |
P |
|
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
No. of Individuals |
|
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
No. of Herds |
|
11 |
39 |
30 |
0 |
No. of Individuals in herds |
|
11 |
39 |
30 |
0 |
Total number of individuals |
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Lowest and Highest Values (Individuals only) |
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|
Se |
Cu |
Zn |
P |
|
|
0.0000 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0 |
Lowest individual value |
|
0.000 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0 |
Highest individual value |
|
* Se whole blood, Zn & P serum, Cu whole blood or serum |
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Liver samples (dry wt. Basis) |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGES |
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|
Se |
Cu |
Zn |
P |
|
|
no data |
no data |
no data |
no data |
All Values |
|
na |
na |
na |
na |
Class 1 data only (random samples) |
|
na |
na |
na |
na |
Class 2 data only (field trials, selected herds) |
|
na |
na |
na |
na |
Class 3 data only (sick cattle) |
|
Number of Individuals (used in weighted averages) |
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|
Se |
Cu |
Zn |
P |
|
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
All Values |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Class 1 data only (random samples) |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Class 2 data only (field trials, selected herds) |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Class 3 data only (sick cattle) |
|
Number of Samples |
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|
Se |
Cu |
Zn |
P |
|
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
No. of Individuals |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
No. of Herds |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
No. of Individuals in herds |
|
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total number of individuals |
|
Lowest and Highest Values (Individuals only) |
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|
Se |
Cu |
Zn |
P |
|
|
0.0000 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0 |
Lowest individual value |
|
0.000 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0 |
Highest individual value |