ANN 111: Principles of Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology (2+1)

REQUIREMENT AND SUPPLEMENTATION

Requirement

• Lactating Cow   : 156 mg / day
• Piglet                  : 1 – 3 mg / kg feed
• Pig                      : 4 – 5 mg / kg feed
• Poultry
• Broiler     : 2 - 3 mg / kg feed
• Layer       : 2 mg / kg feed

Supplementation

• Synthesised by yeast, bacteria and fungi. Rich sources are liver, yeast, milk and green leafy vegetables.