2011-09-05
New PhD Thesis: Minerals to dairy cows with focus on calcium and magnesium balance
Cecilia Kronqvist will defend her thesis: Minerals to dairy cows with focus on calcium and magnesium balance, on Friday the 23rd of September at 9.15 in room FU26.
Calcium and magnesium are minerals with major importance for dairy cows, and deficiencies may cause severe diseases. In Sweden, 10 000 cows are treated for severe hypocalcaemia each year. The thesis investigates different factors that affect the availability of calcium and magnesium, and methods to prevent deficiencies.
Contact information
Cecilia Kronqvist, cecilia.kronqvist@slu.se
Written by:
Lisa Andrée