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Water

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Maintains cellular function and aids in metabolic processes; readily available from natural sources or troughs.

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Carbohydrates

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Primary energy source; sources include corn and barley.

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Lipids

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Energy dense nutrient and source of essential fatty acids; sources include oil seeds and fish oil.

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Magnesium

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Essential for enzyme activity and neuromuscular function; sources include magnesium oxide and forage crops.

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Mycotoxins

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Toxic compounds produced by molds, impact animal health and productivity; sources of exposure include contaminated grains and forages.

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Amino Acids

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Building blocks of proteins; sources include meat and bone meal and canola meal.

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Iron

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Essential for oxygen transport in the blood; sources include ferrous sulfate and meat products.

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Manganese

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Important for bone development and reproductive function; sources include manganese oxide and whole grains.

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Vitamin K

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Important for blood clotting; sources include leafy green vegetables and synthetic forms in supplements.

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Sulfur

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Component of some amino acids and vitamins; sources include molasses and sulfate-containing mineral supplements.

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Protein

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Essential for growth and repair of tissues; sources include soybean meal and alfalfa.

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Chloride

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Fundamental for maintaining fluid balance and HCL production in stomach; sources are often in conjunction with sodium as salt.

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Copper

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Involved in iron metabolism and coat pigmentation; sources include copper sulfate and trace mineral blocks.

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Lysine

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Essential amino acid for growth and tissue repair; sources include lysine supplements and legume seeds.

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Cobalt

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Part of Vitamin B12, essential for ruminant microbial health; sources include cobalt carbonate and fortified mineral mixes.

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Butyrate

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Short-chain fatty acid important for gut health and energy; sources include butyrate supplements and gut fermentation byproducts.

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Vitamin E

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Acts as an antioxidant and supports immune function; sources include fresh forage and synthetic supplements.

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Methionine

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Essential amino acid important for feathering in poultry and overall protein synthesis; sources include methionine supplements and fish meal.

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Live Yeast Cultures

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Used to stabilize rumen pH and improve fermentation; sources include proprietary yeast culture supplements.

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Phosphorus

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Works with calcium to maintain skeletal structure; sources include dicalcium phosphate and bone meal.

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Iodine

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Critical for thyroid function; common sources include iodized salt and seaweed.

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Fiber

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Aids in digestion and gut health; sources include hay and silage.

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Vitamin D

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Essential for calcium and phosphorus absorption; sources include sun-cured hay and vitamin D supplements.

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Calcium

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Important for bone development and muscle function; sources include limestone and dicalcium phosphate.

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Omega-6 Fatty Acids

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Essential for growth and reproductive health; sources include corn oil and poultry fat.

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Enzymes

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Aid in nutrient digestion and feed efficiency; sources include enzyme supplements and natural secretion by animal digestive systems.

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Vitamin A

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Essential for vision and immune function; sources include green forage and vitamin A supplements.

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Probiotics

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Beneficial microbes that improve gut flora and animal health; sources include fermented feeds and commercial probiotic supplements.

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Beta-carotene

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Precursor of vitamin A; important for fertility and immunity; sources include green forage and carrots.

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Zinc

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Important for skin health and immune function; sources include zinc oxide and fortified feeds.

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids

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Beneficial for reducing inflammation and improving reproductive performance; sources include flaxseed and fish oil.

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Prebiotics

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Non-digestible feed ingredients that stimulate growth of beneficial bacteria; sources include inulin and oligosaccharides.

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Potassium

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Essential for fluid balance and nerve function; sources include forages and molasses.

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Sodium

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Important for osmoregulation and acid-base balance; common sources include salt blocks and mineral mixes.

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Minerals

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Essential for skeletal structure and enzyme functions; sources include limestone and salt blocks.

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B Vitamins

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Important coenzymes in metabolism; sources include rumen microbial synthesis and fortified feeds.

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Vitamin C

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Antioxidant that also aids in collagen synthesis; most livestock synthesize it, but it can also be found in fresh fruits.

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Vitamins

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Important for metabolic processes; sources include forage and vitamin supplements.

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Selenium

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Works with Vitamin E to prevent muscular disorders; sources include selenium yeast and enriched grains.

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