THE DISTRIBUTION OF MAGNESIUM, ZINC &COPPER IN THE SKIN AND 'WB4 SF" OF WEST AFRICAN DWARF SHEEP.

Abstract

distribution of magnesium zinc and copper was investigated in the hair and skin of West African dwarf sheep The 3 elements were found to be present in varying degrees in these organs All were more abundant in the hair than in the skin. For instance, 2026 p.m. were the highest amount of magnesium und in the hair while its counterpart in the skin were 1178p.p.m.There were also differences in the quantities of these elements in the samples from the different regions of the body. Statistical analysis required that same of these differences were significant (P<0.05) these findings are discussed in the context of their relevance to the structural a d functional integrity of the skin and its adnexa.