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Animal Nutrition Essentials

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Water

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Essential for life; solvent for chemical reactions; regulates body temperature.

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Lipids

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Dense energy source; essential fatty acids; absorbs fat-soluble vitamins.

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Selenium

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Antioxidant; protects cells from damage; supports thyroid health; plays a role in DNA synthesis.

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Minerals

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Function as cofactors; structural components of tissues; involved in osmoregulation.

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Non-starch Polysaccharides

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Main components of dietary fiber in plant cell walls; affect gut health and function.

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Beta-Carotene

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Precursor to vitamin A; antioxidant properties; supports immune system; eye health.

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Vitamin A

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Vision health; immune function; cellular communication; growth and development.

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Phosphorus

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Bone and teeth formation; energy metabolism; component of ATP.

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Fiber

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Aids in digestion and absorption; provides satiety; helps regulate blood sugar.

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Molybdenum

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Cofactor for enzymes that metabolize drugs and toxins; breaks down purines to prevent gout.

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Cobalt

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Part of Vitamin B12; important for red blood cell production; nerve function.

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Vitamin E

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Antioxidant; protects cell membranes; immune function; prevents oxidative stress.

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Phytosterols

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Reduce cholesterol absorption; improve cardiovascular health; found in plant-based foods.

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Choline

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Essential for cell membrane integrity; fat metabolism; neurotransmitter synthesis.

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Vitamin K

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Essential for blood clotting; bone metabolism; regulating blood calcium levels.

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Fluoride

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Strengthens tooth enamel; reduces the risk of dental caries; bone formation.

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Zinc

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Immune function; wound healing; DNA synthesis; growth and development.

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Copper

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Collagen synthesis; iron metabolism; immune system and nervous system function.

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids

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Improves heart health; anti-inflammatory properties; important for brain function.

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Sodium

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Maintains fluid balance; nerve impulse transmission; muscle contraction.

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Iron

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Component of hemoglobin and myoglobin; energy metabolism; oxygen transport.

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Vitamin D

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Promotes calcium absorption; bone growth and remodelling; immune function.

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Magnesium

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Bone health; cofactor in enzyme systems; muscle and nerve function; energy production.

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Nucleotides

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Serve as building blocks for nucleic acids; involved in energy transfer and metabolism.

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B Vitamins

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Energy metabolism; red blood cell formation; nervous system function.

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Iodine

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Essential for thyroid hormones; regulates metabolism; growth and development.

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Manganese

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Cofactor for enzymes; bone formation; antioxidant protection; metabolism of carbohydrates, amino acids, and cholesterol.

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Antinutrients

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Substances that reduce nutrient absorption; can be reduced by processing.

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Vitamins

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Organic compounds crucial for normal growth and nutrition; required in small quantities in the diet.

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Enzymes

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Speed up chemical reactions in digestion; can be added to feed to aid in breaking down nutrients.

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Chloride

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Maintains fluid and acid-base balance; component of gastric juice.

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Vitamin C

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Antioxidant; collagen synthesis; aids in iron absorption; immune system support.

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Chromium

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Enhances the action of insulin; important for glucose metabolism; may improve blood sugar control.

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Amino Acids

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Building blocks of proteins; some are essential and must be provided in the diet.

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Probiotics

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Live microorganisms promoting a healthy gut microbiota; improve digestion and immunity.

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Carbohydrates

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Primary energy source; provides dietary fiber; spares protein for other uses.

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Calcium

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Bone and teeth formation; blood clotting; muscle contraction; nerve function.

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Potassium

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Maintains fluid balance; nerve impulse transmission; muscle contraction; heart function.

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Proteins

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Build and repair tissues; enzymes and hormones; immune function; can be an energy source.

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Prebiotics

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Nondigestible food ingredients that promote the growth of beneficial microorganisms in the intestines.

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