Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin Facts
• Vitamins are essential organic nutrients,
required in small amounts.
• They cannot be synthesized by the body.
Must be obtained by outside sources like diet,
rumen bacteria & sun.
• Required for growth, maintenance,
reproduction and lactation.
Classes of Vitamins
Fat Soluble Vitamins: Water Soluble Vitamins:
stored in tissues not stored in tissues, must
have constant supply
Examples
A Examples
D B, B1, B2, B6 & B12
E Niacin
K Folic Acid
C
Function, Deficiency Signs & Sources
Vitamin A
Function: development healthy skin and nerve tissue.
Aids in building up resistance to infection.
Functions in eyesight and bone formation.
All animals require a source of Vitamin A.It is important
in the ration of pregnant females.
Sources: Whole milk, sunlight ,fish liver oils, Fatty fish, like
tuna, mackerel, and salmon. Foods fortified with vitamin D,
like some dairy products, orange juice, soy milk, and
cereals, beef liver, cheese, egg yolks.
Vitamin K
Lameness?
Blood won’t clot?
D&E
K
Childless/
reproductive
Poor posture? dysfunction?
Ca & P B2 & A
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