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The results of metabolic studies on calves infected with gastrointestinal nematodes are critically reviewed with some reference to work carried out in sheep. Special attention is given to feed intake, energy and nitrogen utilization. Impairment of all these processes may be contributing factors in the poor performance of parasitized animals. In practice the reduced feed intake is undoubtedly the most important factor.
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Kloosterman, A., Henken, A.M. (1987). The Effect of Gastrointestinal Nematodes on Metabolism in Calves. In: Verstegen, M.W.A., Henken, A.M. (eds) Energy Metabolism in Farm Animals. Current Topics in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, vol 44. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3363-7_20
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