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ArticleVeterinary sciences2025

Altitude-Linked Distribution Patterns of Serum and Hair Mineral Elements in Healthy Yak Calves from Ganzi Prefecture.

Chenglong Xia, Yao Pan, Jianping Wu, Dengzhu Luorong, Qingting Yu, Zhicai Zuo, Yue Xie, Xiaoping Ma, Lan Lan, Hongrui Guo

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Article in Veterinary sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  2. Epidemiological study of gastrointestinal parasites in yaks (Parasite epidemiology and control · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Chenglong XiaCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Wenjiang, Chengdu 611130, China.
Yao PanAnimal Husbandry Science Institute of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Kangding 626000, China.
Jianping WuAnimal Husbandry Science Institute of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Kangding 626000, China.
Dengzhu LuorongAnimal Husbandry Science Institute of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Kangding 626000, China.
Qingting YuAnimal Husbandry Science Institute of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Kangding 626000, China.
Zhicai ZuoCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Wenjiang, Chengdu 611130, China.
Yue XieCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Wenjiang, Chengdu 611130, China.
Xiaoping MaCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Wenjiang, Chengdu 611130, China.ORCID 0000-0002-4950-8441
Lan LanAnimal Husbandry Science Institute of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Kangding 626000, China.
Hongrui GuoCollege of Veterinary Medicine, Sichuan Agricultural University, Wenjiang, Chengdu 611130, China.ORCID 0000-0002-3992-3529

Funding

Research and Integrated Demonstration Project on Comprehensive Prevention and Control Technologies for Major Yak Diseases in Ganzi Prefecture，and China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA() Beef Cattle/Yak,CARS-37
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Mineral imbalances in livestock can critically impair growth, immunity, and productivity. Yaks inhabiting the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau face unique environmental challenges, including high-altitude-induced nutrient variability. This study investigated the status of mineral elements and their correlations with altitude in healthy yak calves across five regions in Ganzi Prefecture, located at elevations ranging from 3100 to 4100 m. Hair and serum samples from 35 calves were analyzed for 11 essential elements (Na, K, Ca, Mg, S, Cu, Fe, Mn, Zn, Co, and Se). The results revealed widespread deficiencies. Key deficiencies were identified: hair Na and Co were significantly below references value (

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altitudeGanzi Prefecturehairserumtrace elementsyak calves

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PMID40872669
PMCPMC12389955

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