Vitamins are essential organic compounds that birds cannot synthesize themselves, thus requiring their inclusion in the diet. They play a vital role in facilitating crucial biochemical processes by acting as catalyst for chemical reactions and nutritional synthesis thus controlling metabolism and affecting the health and performance of birds.
The term vitamin was derived from ‘vital amines’. The vitamins have been divided into two groups namely fat soluble and water soluble. Fat Soluble are – A, D2, D3, E and K and water soluble – B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, Choline, Biotin, Folic acid and vitamin C.
Vitamin and mineral deficiency in animals can cause health issues in poultry or serious diseases including death.
Importance in Animal Nutrition
Vitamins are important nutrients that birds require in small amounts but they play a key role in normal body functions like development and growth and reproduction as well as immunity building for chickens & animals.
- Growth
Vitamins are important for growth & development of animals body
- Good Digestion
Animal body requires essential nutrients & vitamins for absorption into the digestive tract for proper bowel movement
- Better Health Outcomes
For a strong immune system, animal feed must contain essential nutrients and vitamins so that the animals do not fall sick
- Reduce the level of Stress
Appropriate vitamin nutrition can lower animals’ stress level and enhance their meat quality. The need for vitamins will increase as stress levels increase
- Prevent Disease, Deficiency and Mal Nutrition
Add high value supplements such as B!2 supplements and salt based additives to your animals’ diet to prevent disease, deficiency and mal nutrition
- Enhance Bone Development and Vision
Vitamin deficiencies can lead to deformed bones and joints and unregulated bone growth. Also impact the vision
- Increase Yield
Cattle and poultry that are fed well will yield more milk, meat and eggs. Animals shouldn’t be exposed to dangerous toxins in farms to improve their production
