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 ContentsFront MatterIntroduction1 Vitamin A2 Vitamin D3 Vitamin E4 Vitamin K5 Ascorbic Acid6 Thiamin7 Niacin8 Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)9 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)10 Folic Acid11 Pantothenic Acid12 Biotin13 Vitamin B1214 Choline15 Research NeedsSummaryAppendix TableIndex