Goats need vitamins and minerals. It is MY observation ONLY, that no mineral at all may be preferable to a mineral that is not balanced correctly. As you read the following, note that too much or too little of each item can have bad effects.
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has made the following general information available in order to offer a a general understanding of the functions of vitamins and minerals in relationship to livestock performance and health.
MINERALS:
CALCIUM: Majority used in basic skeletal structure. Also affects muscle excitability, blood clotting, maintenance of acid-base equilibrium, activator for certain enzymes, needed for milk production and fetus development and reproduction. A deficiency may result in restricted production and reproduction, impaired bone growth and increased need for Vitamin D. An excess decreases the availability of protein, phosphorus, iodine, manganese and zinc. Incorrect balance in relationship to phosphorus plays a part in retained placentas, milk fever and reduced milk production. buy mugen battery for Dell Streak
PHOSPHORUS: Is found in all body cells and fluids. Basically viewed as inseparable from calcium. Concerned with skeletal formation, functions in fat and carbohydrate metabolism as well as absorption of sugars from the small intestine. Also is a factor in regulating neutrality of the body. A deficiency may result in poor weight gains, delayed or missing heat periods and poor milk production. Wood and bone chewing are often associated with a deficiency. An excess increases the need for iron, calcium and magnesium. bolsa de divisas
POTASSIUM: Within the cell concerned with osmostic pressure regulation and acid=base balance. Constitutes over 1/2 the cations in saliva and in milk, 28% of the cations. Deficiencies may result in depressed milk production, retarded sexual maturity and difficult breeding.
SODIUM: Helps regulate the neutrality of the blood, promotes feed consumption, controls water metabolism and the transmission of nerve impulses. Excesses cause water retention while deficiencies may result in retarded growth, weight and appetite loss, decrease in the utilization of protein and cannibalism as well as reproductive failure.
CHLORINE: Concerned with acid-base balance as well as in chloride shift, an important function in the carriage of CO2 in the blood and controlling the solubility of protein. Excesses cause water retention while deficiencies result in abdominal cramps, weakness, rapid weight loss and cardiovascular disturbances.
MAGNESIUM: Concerned with the formation of teeth and bones. Activates enzymes and functions in muscle contraction. In diary, it plays a part in butterfat production. An excess increases the need for phosphorus while "grass tetany" may result if deficient. Also necessary for energy production, hormonal and reproductive systems.
SULFUR: Requirement is rather large as a component of chondroitin sulfate which with protein is the cement substance of bone and cartilage. A deficiency may result in poor appetite, weakness, a starved appearance as well as poor keratindus tissue development (hoof, horn, hair). Watery eyes and excess saliva are common deficiency indicators. Excess causes an acid rumen and increases the need of copper.
IRON: A part of the hemoglobin molecule and thus functions in the carriage of oxygen to the tissues. A component of many enzymes. Deficiencies result in anemia and poor disease resistance. Excesses interfere with the absorption of phosphorus and may cause edema and as well, scours in young animals. Also necessary for proper functioning of the immune and hormonal systems.
COPPER: Along with iron is essential for hemoglobin formation. Also necessary for the immune, hormonal, enzyme and reproductive systems. A deficiency may result in anemia, growth depression, depigmentation of hair, impaired reproduction and heat failure, retained placentas and difficulty in kidding as well as scours.
COBALT: Is necessary for B vitamin production in ruminants and energy production. Is required by micro-organisms in the digestive tract as well as being necessary for the utilization of propionic acid. Decreased fertility, reduced milk production and a starved appearance along with pale skin are deficiency indicators. Excessive amounts may result in degeneration of the liver and cause blood in the urine and poor utilization of nitrogen.
IODINE: Necessary for the formation of the hormone, thyroxine, produced by the thyroid gland. Thyroxine has a profound influence on the metabolic rate. Also has control over the rate of oxidation of all cells. Deficiency systems include "common goiter", poor fetal development and the young may be born hairless and stillborn or the fetus may be reabsorbed. Excess may mean secretion of mucus from the lungs and bronchial tubes, a rapid pulse and nervous tremors.
MANGANESE: Functions in energy production, hormonal, enzyme and reproductive systems as well as in bone formation. A deficiency may result in leg deformities with over-knuckling in calves. Irregular ovulation, delayed sexual maturity and low milk production and poor reproduction are also associated with deficiencies. An excess increases the need for iron.
ZINC: Is vital for the immune, hormonal, enzyme and reproductive systems. Deficiency symptoms include poor growth, dermatitis, especially affecting the tender areas and feet. Respiration may be abnormal, anemia may occur, skin lesions may develop and animals may walk with a stiff gait when deficiencies are present. A zinc deficiency may easily be confused with a deficiency of Vitamin A, copper or excessive selenium.
SILICON: Has a role in muscle tone and elasticity. An excess slows the passage of food through the rumen as well as decreasing feed digestibility and palatability.
ALUMINUM: Better know for its possible toxic effect on animals. An excess increases the need for phosphorus.
BORON: Associated with growth rate and rumen activity. As such, a deficiency may reduce growth rate and feed utilization. An excess means diarrhea, an increased flow of urine and visual disturbances.
MOLYBDENUM: Necessary for enzyme systems, cellulose digestion and kidney functions. An excess makes copper unavailable and brings on hair depigmentation and severe scouring. A deficiency slow down the conversion of nitrogen to protein thus adversely affecting performance and gain.
SELENIUM: In conjunction with Vitamin E assists in the prevention of white muscle disease as well as in preventing retained placentas. Excesses include dullness, poor feed intake, anemia with atrophy of the heart and liver; sore feet with excessive growth to the point that the hoof may slough off.
VITAMINS
In general, vitamins are divided into two categories. the fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E & K) which are soluble in fats and depend on a source of fat in the animal's diet to be absorbed into the animal's lymphatic system and the water soluble vitamins (C & B complex) which can pass directly into the blood without first going into the lymphatic system. If not synthesized by the animal, water soluble vitamins must be consumed daily because little storage is possible in animal tissue. Basically vitamins are essential for maintenance of normal tissue, growth, reproduction and general animal health. Google haier room air conditioner; lg model lwhd1800 room air conditioner.
VITAMIN A: When still in the carotene form such as found in hay, is very susceptible to destruction by heat and oxidization during storage. Commonly known as the anti-infection vitamin. Necessary for maintenance of the epithelial tissue, the surgace tissue lining the mucus membranes, (mouth, nose, eyes, G.I. and reproductive tracts). If A is deficient normal secretion, excretion and absorption by this tissue is interfered with and bacterial invasion occurs. Outward deficiency signs include nasal discharge, coughing, scouring and watery eyes. Redness and swelling around the dewclaws, swelling in the brisket and stiffness in hock and knee joints may occur as well. In dairy, an increase in the incidence of mastitis and other udder problems may be observed. Zinc deficiencies, nitrates and low ash rations increase the need for Vitamin A.
VITAMIN D: Is necessary for all farm animals and is not snythesized by either plants or animals. Need is especially critical during rapid growth, pregnancy and lactation. Knows as the sunshine vitamin, the vitamin is synthesized by the action of light upon a precursor or vitamin. A deficiency may also result in swollen and stiff joints and hocks, the back arches, stiffness of gait and dragging of hind feet occur.
VITAMIN E: Known as the anti-sterility or fertility vitamin. Deficiency may result in white muscle disease, heart failure and varying degrees of paralysis normally in young animals. A deficiency may result in less production, increased susceptibility to disease including mastitis as well as poor production.
VITAMIN K: Is known as the anti-hemorrhagic factor, indirectly, is essential for the clotting of blood.
VITAMIN C: Is important in maintaining the general physical well being fo the body. Farm animals normally synthesize sufficient amounts to meet their needs; however, rare cases of deficiencies have been recorded.
B COMPLEX VITAMINS: Are synthesized by micro-organisms in the digestive tract of ruminant animals and deficiencies are not supposed to occur after the rumen begins to function; however, current data indicates that deficiencies are now occurring on a fairly common basis. Functions include stimulation of the immune system, essential for growth and metabolism of protein, amino acids and energy. Essential as well for microorganism growth, transport of fat and carbon, some enzyme systems
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GOAT VITAMIN/MINERAL SUPPLEMENT
GUARANTEED ANALYSIS PER POUND
CALCIUM (Ca), MINIMUM% 14.0
CALCIUM (Ca), MAXIMUM % 15.0
PHOSPHORUS (P), MINIMUM % 7.0
SALT (NaCl), MINIMUM % 8.5
SALT (NaCl), MAXIMUM % 9.5
MAGANESE (Mn), MINIMUM % 2.0
SULFUR (S), MINIMUM % 2.0
POTASSIUM (K), MINIMUM % 1.0
ZINC (Zn), MINIMUM % 1.0
MANGANESE (Mn), MINIMUM % 1.0
IRON (Fe), MINIMUM % 1.0
COPPER (Cu), MINIMUM PPM 2000.0
COBALT (co), MINIMUM PPM 250.0
IODINE, MINIMUM PPM 400.0
SELENIUM (Se), MINIMUM PPM 50.0
VITAMIN A, MINIMUM 1 UNITS 300,000.0
VITAMIN D3, MINIMUM 1 UNITS 50,000.0
VITAMIN E, MINIMUM 1 UNITS 400.0
INGREDIENTS
Calcium Carbonate, Molasses Product, Magnesium=Mica, Yeast Cluture, Dried Kelp, Lactobacillus, Acidophius Fermentation Product Dehydrated, Lactobacilus Casel Fermentation Product Dehydrated, Bifidio Bacterium Thermophilum Product Dehydrated, Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product Dehydrated, Roughage Product, Vegetable Iol, Vitamin E Supplement, Thiamine Mononitrate,Choline Chloride, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Cobalt Carbonate, Ethylenediamine Dlhydriodide, Calcium Iodate, Calcium Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Monocalcium Phosphate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, Sodium Selenite, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Sodium Silico Aluminate, Vitamine B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Niacin Supplement, Biolin, Pyrodixine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, DL-Methionine, Iron Choline Citrate, Copper Choline Citrate, Cobalt Choline Citrate, Cogbalt Chloride, Zine Choline Citrate, Zinc Sulfate And Diatomaceous Silica.