Figure 5

Effects of Ca supplementation and deficiency on icterus. Icterus was diagnosed by the extent of yellowing of the skin, sclera, and mucous membranes along with gross evidence of hepatic lipidosis. A scale of 5 was arbitrarily given using the combined signs of icterus to indicate the relative degree of icterus. There were 11 matched littermates among 3 groups with various dietary Ca levels.