Chapter 25: Parasites cause lower copper The effect of gastrointestinal parasitism on blood copper and hemoglobin levels in sheep “Copper was administered intramuscularly to parasite infected and noninfected animals. The results showed that parasitism has a depressing effect on blood copper and Hb levels, even when administered parenterally. It is concluded that parasitism can aggravate … Continue reading Chapter 25-30 Parasites and Iron block copper, Iron causes copper deficiency