Muscle function Nerve transmission Membrane permeabilityĨ Calcium Deficiency Decreased growth Decreased appetiteĭecreased bone mineralization Lameness Spontaneous fractures, rickets Loose teeth Tetany (steady contraction of a muscle without distinct twitching, continuous spasm) Convulsionsĩ Calcium Excess Decreased feed efficiency Microminerals-required in small amts., also known as “trace elements”.ģ Macrominerals: these minerals account for most of the body’s mineral content and are required in the diet in large amounts.Īids in bone and teeth formation Muscle formation Energy producing nutrient metabolism Energy production Reproductionĭecrease appetite (across the board) Decreased growth Dull hair coat Decreased fertility (across the board) Spontaneous fractures Rickets * across the board means that it can happen regardless of what mineral is deficient)Ħ Phosphorus Excess Bone loss Urinary calculiĬalcification of soft tissue Secondary hyperthyroidismħ Calcium (Ca) (Cation) Aids in bone and teeth formation Blood clotting
Minerals are divided into two groups: Macrominerals-required in large amts. More than 18 mineral elements are believed to be essential for mammals.
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