Mineral Nutrition in Animals

These flashcards cover essential concepts and terms related to mineral nutrition in animals, including functions, deficiencies, and physiological impacts.

The function of macro minerals in animal metabolism includes __.

Structural, regulatory, and catalytic roles.

Trace minerals are present in body tissues at concentrations __.

Less than 100 mg/kg.

Calcium is the most abundant mineral found in __.

Animal tissues, particularly skeleton and teeth.

A key function of phosphorus is energy production through the creation of __.

High-energy compounds like ATP.

Symptoms of mineral deficiencies may take many months to __.

Develop.

Grass tetany in livestock is often associated with a deficiency in __.

Magnesium.

The major cation of extracellular fluid that regulates osmotic pressure is __.

Sodium.

The proportion of a nutrient that can be digested, absorbed, and utilized for storage is referred to as __.

Bioavailability.

Factors affecting mineral requirements include physiological state, tissue storage, and __.

Interactions with other minerals.

Common clinical signs of stage 2 hypocalcaemia include __.

Recumbence on chest with S-shaped neck.