Abstract
Summary and conclusions
1. Chicks fed on an experimental diet, high in linoleic acid and deficient in antioxidants, developed a progressive disease manifested by integumentary changes and signs of central nervous system impairment. 2. Blood serum protein patterns were altered and were characterized by an increase in total protein, a decrease in the A/G ratio, and an increase in beta and alpha 2 globulin fractions. 3. Despite a decreasing A/G ratio, chicks on the experimental diet did not develop exudative diathesis. 4. It appears that the blood serum protein changes are a manifestation of Vit. E deficiency.
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