Diffuse Alopecia and Thyroid Atrophy in Sheep

    December 2021 in “ Animals
    Rubia Ávlade Guedes Sampaio, Franklin Riet-Correa, Francisca Maria Sousa Barbosa … Ricardo Barbosa Lucena
    Studysummary This study concluded that thyroid atrophy, alopecia, and hyperkeratosis in sheep are associated with deficiencies in selenium and zinc in serum and liver.
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    Research cited in this study 3

    1. Zinc Deficiency Associated with Hypothyroidism: An Overlooked Cause of Severe Alopecia International journal of trichology · 2013
    2. Thyroid Hormone Action on Skin Dermato-endocrinology · 2011
    3. Zinc-Responsive Dermatosis in Goats Suggestive of Hereditary Malabsorption: Two Field Cases Veterinary Dermatology · 2005