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What is another term for microminerals?
What is another term for microminerals?
Which method of supplementation provides a constant supply of micronutrients to cattle or sheep?
Which method of supplementation provides a constant supply of micronutrients to cattle or sheep?
What is the function of Ca in an animal's diet?
What is the function of Ca in an animal's diet?
What is the effect of Cu deficiency in lambs?
What is the effect of Cu deficiency in lambs?
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Which of the following vitamins can be synthesised by cattle?
Which of the following vitamins can be synthesised by cattle?
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Study Notes
Mineral and Vitamin Requirements in Animal's Diet
Macrominerals
- Calcium (Ca): essential for preventing Milk Fever
- Phosphorus (P): crucial for animal health
- Potassium (K): important for overall health
- Sodium (Na): necessary for maintaining fluid balance
- Chlorine (Cl): essential for maintaining fluid balance
- Magnesium (Mg): prevents Grass Tetany
- Sulfur (S): important for skin and coat health
Microminerals (Trace Elements)
- Iron (Fe): essential for healthy red blood cells
- Iodine (I): prevents goiter and other thyroid problems
- Copper (Cu): essential for preventing Infertility in cows and lambs born with swayback
- Cobalt (Co): prevents Pine Disease in Sheep (failure to thrive, poor appetite)
- Manganese (Mn): essential for bone growth and development
- Molybdenum (Mo): important for nitrogen metabolism
- Selenium (Se): prevents Infertility and supports immune function
- Zinc (Zn): essential for immune function and skin health
Supplementing Microminerals in Animals
- Methods of supplementation:
- Dusting mineral supplements onto silage (e.g., Cal Mag)
- Providing mineral licks
- Dressing the pasture
- Adding to drinking water
- Oral dose or mineral bullet (large pill – provides a constant supply of micronutrients to cattle or sheep)
Vitamins
- Fat-soluble vitamins: A, D, E, and K
- Water-soluble vitamins: B and C
- Note: Cattle can synthesize Vitamin C.
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This quiz covers the essential macrominerals and microminerals (trace elements) required in an animal's diet, including their functions and deficiency symptoms. Test your knowledge of the importance of calcium, iron, phosphorus, and more.
