Anal macro-elements and micro

• What are the macro-elements needed by animals?

  Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Sodium, and Potassium
• What are the sources of Calcium (Ca) for animals?

  • Milk
  • Cheese
  • Other dairy products
  • Green vegetables
• Why is Calcium (Ca) needed by animals?

  For the development of strong teeth and bones
• What are the deficiency diseases associated with Calcium (Ca)?

  Stunted growth and rickets
• What are the sources of Magnesium (Mg) for animals?

  • Wholewheat products
  • Green leafy vegetables
• Why is Magnesium (Mg) needed by animals?

  For bone growth and helps release energy in the body
• What are the deficiency diseases associated with Magnesium (Mg)?

  Muscle weakness and cramps
• What are the sources of Phosphorus (P) for animals?

  • Dairy products
  • Meat
  • Chicken
  • Fish
  • Eggs
  • Nuts
  • Green leafy vegetables
• Why is Phosphorus (P) needed by animals?

  For the development of bones and teeth and helps release energy in the body
• What are the deficiency diseases associated with Phosphorus (P)?

  Very rare, as most foods contain some phosphorus
• What are the sources of Sodium (Na) for animals?

  • Salt
  • Meat
  • Milk
• Why is Sodium (Na) needed by animals?

  To help maintain the body's water balance
• What are the deficiency diseases associated with Sodium (Na)?

  Very rare
• What are the sources of Potassium (K) for animals?

  • Bananas
  • Citrus fruit
  • Potatoes
  • Meat
  • Peas
  • Beans
• Why is Potassium (K) needed by animals?

  Together with sodium, it helps to regulate the body's water balance
• What are the deficiency diseases associated with Potassium (K)?

  Muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, and general irritability
• What are the micro-elements needed by animals?

  Iron (Fe) and Iodine (I)
• What are the sources of Iron (Fe) for animals?

  • Green leafy vegetables
  • Peas
  • Beans
  • Meat
  • Liver
  • Potatoes
• Why is Iron (Fe) needed by animals?

  For the transport of oxygen in the body
• What are the deficiency diseases associated with Iron (Fe)?

  Tiredness, weakness, headaches, and iron-deficiency anemia
• What are the sources of Iodine (I) for animals?

  • Sea salt
  • Seafood
• Why is Iodine (I) needed by animals?

  It regulates the rate at which body processes take place, in other words, metabolism
• What are the deficiency diseases associated with Iodine (I)?

  Goitre and mental and physical retardation in children