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    Zinc oxide variation raises questions of reliability, prompts alternatives for livestock

    Research presented by Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company, suggests the production process used to manufacture zinc oxide affects the essential trace mineral’s variability and bioavailability in the animal.
    calendar icon 16 November 2020
    clock icon 17 minute read
    By: Davi Brito De Araujo
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    Livestock face challenges when non-optimum amounts of trace minerals are provided. The inclusion of trace mineral sources via premix in the feed improves the amount of trace metal delivered. Although, for an optimal prediction of the trace metal delivered to the animal, more bioavailable sources of trace minerals such as Hydroxichlorides (HTM) and organics (OTM) might be required.
    Livestock face challenges when non-optimum amounts of trace minerals are provided. The inclusion of trace mineral sources via premix in the feed improves the amount of trace metal delivered. Although, for an optimal prediction of the trace metal delivered to the animal, more bioavailable sources of trace minerals such as Hydroxichlorides (HTM) and organics (OTM) might be required.

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    Livestock face challenges when non-optimum amounts of trace minerals are provided. The inclusion of trace mineral sources via premix in the feed improves the amount of trace metal delivered. Although, for an optimal prediction of the trace metal delivered to the animal, more bioavailable sources of trace minerals such as Hydroxichlorides (HTM) and organics (OTM) might be required.
    Livestock face challenges when non-optimum amounts of trace minerals are provided. The inclusion of trace mineral sources via premix in the feed improves the amount of trace metal delivered. Although, for an optimal prediction of the trace metal delivered to the animal, more bioavailable sources of trace minerals such as Hydroxichlorides (HTM) and organics (OTM) might be required.

    © Trouw Nutrition

    Trace minerals have been in use since the early 1900s and have developed over time as animal genetics improved.
    Trace minerals have been in use since the early 1900s and have developed over time as animal genetics improved.
    Trace minerals have been in use since the early 1900s and have developed over time as animal genetics improved.
    Trace minerals have been in use since the early 1900s and have developed over time as animal genetics improved.
    How different zinc oxide production methods use different inputs and generate products of varying quality.
    How different zinc oxide production methods use different inputs and generate products of varying quality.
    How different zinc oxide production methods use different inputs and generate products of varying quality.
    How different zinc oxide production methods use different inputs and generate products of varying quality.
    Comparisons of trace mineral absorption efficiency by metal and product type
    Comparisons of trace mineral absorption efficiency by metal and product type

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    Comparisons of trace mineral absorption efficiency by metal and product type
    Comparisons of trace mineral absorption efficiency by metal and product type

    © Trouw Nutrition

    Research results indicate that zinc oxide absorption rates vary based on the quality of zinc oxide and how it was manufactured. In general terms, ZnO sources originated from Waelz manufacturing process present the larger variability and lower RBV results.
    Research results indicate that zinc oxide absorption rates vary based on the quality of zinc oxide and how it was manufactured. In general terms, ZnO sources originated from Waelz manufacturing process present the larger variability and lower RBV results.
    Research results indicate that zinc oxide absorption rates vary based on the quality of zinc oxide and how it was manufactured. In general terms, ZnO sources originated from Waelz manufacturing process present the larger variability and lower RBV results.
    Research results indicate that zinc oxide absorption rates vary based on the quality of zinc oxide and how it was manufactured. In general terms, ZnO sources originated from Waelz manufacturing process present the larger variability and lower RBV results.
    Solubility of zinc trace minerals changes based on type, meaning differing amounts of the mineral are available to livestock.
    Solubility of zinc trace minerals changes based on type, meaning differing amounts of the mineral are available to livestock.
    Solubility of zinc trace minerals changes based on type, meaning differing amounts of the mineral are available to livestock.
    Solubility of zinc trace minerals changes based on type, meaning differing amounts of the mineral are available to livestock.
    Comparing the use of IntelliBond minerals and inorganic trace minerals found that the more bioavailable supplement improved performance and reduced signs of oxidative stress.
    Comparing the use of IntelliBond minerals and inorganic trace minerals found that the more bioavailable supplement improved performance and reduced signs of oxidative stress.
    Comparing the use of IntelliBond minerals and inorganic trace minerals found that the more bioavailable supplement improved performance and reduced signs of oxidative stress.
    Comparing the use of IntelliBond minerals and inorganic trace minerals found that the more bioavailable supplement improved performance and reduced signs of oxidative stress.

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    Davi Brito De Araujo

    Regional programme manager trace minerals at Trouw Nutrition
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