Do minerals play a major role in poultry nutrition? What are the most important of these minerals, with mention of research on this?
Check and read any textbook on animal nutrition or poultry physiology!
Yes, Minerals play important roles in animal nutrition. This is because they;
1. Are essential constituents of skeletal structures such as bones
2. Plays a key role in the regulation of osmotic pressure
3. Are essential for the transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contraction
4. Plays a critical role in the acid-base balance of the body.
All minerals are important but the major minerals are Calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chlorine and phosphorus.
Check the following research paper;
1. Mahendra Pal (2017). The roles of minerals and vitamins in poultry production.
2. https://iksadyayinevi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/VITAMINS-and-MINERALS-in-POULTRY.pdf
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