Trace Minerals Flashcards

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What are trace minerals?

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Elements required in extremely small concentrations in the diet requirements typically measured in ppm

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2
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The trace minerals

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Iron copper zinc magnesium iodine selenium cobalt fluoride chromium molybdenum

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Iron functions

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Oxygen transport component of hemoglobin and myoglobinChemical reactions component of enzymes

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4
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Iron sources

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Redmeat organ tissues. Milk. Many plant materials.

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Iron deficiency

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Causes: low dietary intake high intake of chemicals that reduce iron absorption. Blood lossSymptoms: anemia fatigue Pica

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Iron toxicity

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Rare as the body normally limits absorption will cause liver kidney and heart damageISD iron storage disease

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The vitamin C connection to iron

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Vitamin C increases iron absorption is the reasoning for limited citrus fruits in ISD species

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Copper functions

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Formation – growth of blood cells melanin production

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9
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Copper sources

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Organ meats plant levels depend on levels in Soilwork Plantas ground

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10
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Copper deficiency

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Causes: low dietary copper. Excessive dietary Mo Zn or sulfates

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Calcium toxicity

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Causes: excessive supplementation high sensitivity species must be managed on low calcium diet results in organ damage and death

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Zinc functions

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Protein and DNA synthesis chemical reactions

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13
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Zinc sources

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Animal tissues. Levels in plant tissues vary Galvanized troughs used for feeding and watering

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Zinc deficiency

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Symptoms: thickening of tongue and skinPoor feathering enlarged legs Fin and scale erosion

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