Limited effects of oral drench of mineral supplement for treating Mycoplasma bovis in mixed-sex bison (Bison bison) yearlings
Philip M. Urso
Trace minerals found in the diet are essential for animal health, but the role of mineral supplementation in maintaining bison health or boosting immune response is relatively unknown. This study evaluated the impact of an oral drench supplement containing Co, Cu, Se, and Zn—minerals associated with immune function—in reducing mortality and maintaining health in response to a Mycoplasma bovis outbreak in yearling bison. A total of 1,295 mixed-sex, non-reproductive yearlings were studied, with 46