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The serum levels of copper, zinc, iron, manganese, nickel, cadmium, cobalt, sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium were determined in seven different breeds of dogs: Pointer, Poodle, Setter, Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, and Mallinois. Only slight variations were found among the different breeds, and the results presented in this study can be used for laboratory studies in veterinary science.
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Mert, H., Mert, N., Dogan, I. et al. Element Status in Different Breeds of Dogs. Biol Trace Elem Res 125, 154–159 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12011-008-8160-5
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