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Essential Minerals for Ruminant Health

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Essential Minerals for Ruminants

15 mineral elements are nutritionally essential for ruminant health

Essential Minerals for Ruminants
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Macro and Micro Minerals

  • Macro minerals: Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Sulfur
  • Micro minerals: Zinc, Selenium, Molybdenum, Manganese, Iodine, Iron, Cobalt, Copper
  • Each mineral plays specific roles in bodily functions
Macro and Micro Minerals
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Selenium Deficiency Diseases

  • Causes ill thriftiness, growth retardation in cattle & sheep
  • Leads to retained placenta, infertility, and blood abnormalities
  • Enzootic muscular dystrophy in calves (White muscle disease)
Selenium Deficiency Diseases
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Zinc Deficiency Effects

  • Causes skin disorders, poor wound healing, and abnormal hoof growth
  • Leads to testicular dysfunction and impaired immunity
  • Essential for protein synthesis and cell division
Zinc Deficiency Effects
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Prevention and Treatment

  • Proper mineral supplementation in diet is crucial
  • Injectable treatments available for selenium and zinc deficiencies
  • Soil treatment and mineral mixtures help prevent deficiencies
Prevention and Treatment
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