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Carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates include sugars, starch and cellulose. They are composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Carbohydrates provides energy.
Proteins.
Proteins contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sometimes sulphur. Proteins are formed from smaller molecules called amino acids.
Fats.
Fats contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and are used as a source of energy. They contain more energy than carbohydrates.
Vitamins.
Vitamins can be defined as organic compounds and are required in small amounts for normal growth and maintenance of animal life.
Vitamin A.
Vitamin A is made by animals from a substance called carotene. It can be stored in the liver in large amounts. It is essential for health of the ages and for protection of the mucous membranes.
Vitamin B.
Ruminate animals are able to synthesise vitamins in the B complkex by the actions of micro-organisms in the rumen.
Vitamin B1
Thiamine (vitamin B1) is involved in carbohydrates metabolism and hydrogen transport. Animals deficient in thiamine show loss of appetite and reduced brain and muscle function.
Vitamin B2
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is involved in carbohydrates metabolism and hydrogen transport. Riboflavin-deficient animals have poor appetite and skin problems.
Vitamin B6
Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is involved in protein metabolism and antibody production. Pyridoxine deficiency symptoms in pigs and chickens include retardted growth rate and skin problems.
Vitamin B12
Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) is made up of complex molecules that contain cobalt. It is involved in protein metabolism and the metabolism of propionic acid.
Minerals.
Minerals are chemical substance needed by all animals for satisfactory growth and development. Sixteen mineral elements are known to be essential. The major minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chlorine, sulphur and magnesium, are present in the body in large amounts in the body. These include Iron, zinc, copper, manginess, iodine, collout, molybdenum, selenium and chromium.
Calcium.
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the animal body. It occurs in the bones and teeth.
Carbohydrates include sugars, starch and cellulose. They are composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Carbohydrates provides energy.
Proteins.
Proteins contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sometimes sulphur. Proteins are formed from smaller molecules called amino acids.
Fats.
Fats contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and are used as a source of energy. They contain more energy than carbohydrates.
Vitamins.
Vitamins can be defined as organic compounds and are required in small amounts for normal growth and maintenance of animal life.
Vitamin A.
Vitamin A is made by animals from a substance called carotene. It can be stored in the liver in large amounts. It is essential for health of the ages and for protection of the mucous membranes.
Vitamin B.
Ruminate animals are able to synthesise vitamins in the B complkex by the actions of micro-organisms in the rumen.
Vitamin B1
Thiamine (vitamin B1) is involved in carbohydrates metabolism and hydrogen transport. Animals deficient in thiamine show loss of appetite and reduced brain and muscle function.
Vitamin B2
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is involved in carbohydrates metabolism and hydrogen transport. Riboflavin-deficient animals have poor appetite and skin problems.
Vitamin B6
Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) is involved in protein metabolism and antibody production. Pyridoxine deficiency symptoms in pigs and chickens include retardted growth rate and skin problems.
Vitamin B12
Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) is made up of complex molecules that contain cobalt. It is involved in protein metabolism and the metabolism of propionic acid.
Minerals.
Minerals are chemical substance needed by all animals for satisfactory growth and development. Sixteen mineral elements are known to be essential. The major minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chlorine, sulphur and magnesium, are present in the body in large amounts in the body. These include Iron, zinc, copper, manginess, iodine, collout, molybdenum, selenium and chromium.
Calcium.
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the animal body. It occurs in the bones and teeth.