Vitamin Tolerance of Animals

Many feedstuffs and forages do not provide the dietary vitamins necessary for optimum growth and development, making supplementation necessary. This volume offers a practical, well-organized guide to safe levels of vitamin supplementation in all major domestic species, including poultry, cattle, sheep, and fishes. Fourteen essential vitamins are discussed with information on requirements in various species, deficiency symptoms, metabolism, indications of hypervitaminosis, and safe dosages.

Table of Contents


Front Matter
Introduction
1 Vitamin A
2 Vitamin D
3 Vitamin E
4 Vitamin K
5 Ascorbic Acid
6 Thiamin
7 Niacin
8 Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
9 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
10 Folic Acid
11 Pantothenic Acid
12 Biotin
13 Vitamin B12
14 Choline
15 Research Needs
Summary
Appendix Table
Index