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Value of an Organic Arsenical in the Ration of Young Dairy Calves¹

Departments of Dairy Science and Biochemistry and Nutrition Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg

ABSTRACT

This study reports the results of supplementing the daily ration of the young dairy calf with 60 and 120 mg. of sodium arsanilate from the third day through the 8th wk. of age. Neither growth rate and efficiency of feed utilization, nor incidence of scouring, was significantly influenced by the presence of the supplement in the ration. No symptoms of arsenic toxicity were observed in any of the animals. These data indicate (1) that no beneficial effects can be expected from supplementing the ration of the young, healthy calf with sodium arsanilate and, (2) that the young calf is tolerant to high levels of this organic arsenical.

¹ Supported in part through funds provided by Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, Ill.