Zinc: an important role for livestock and poultry reproduction

Zinc is one of the trace elements necessary for the growth and breeding of livestock and poultry. Zinc has a great influence on the reproductive performance of animals. In addition, zinc also has certain immune functions. When animals are deficient in zinc, their immune function will decrease, and their reproductive performance will be greatly affected. Therefore, zinc is not to be found in livestock and poultry feed. In production and breeding, zinc sulphate and zinc carbonate are generally mixed into the feed for animal consumption. The following is an explanation of the application of zinc in different animals. CPF China Feed Industry Information Network - based on feed, serving animal husbandry

1. Pig's demand for zinc CPF China Feed Industry Information Network - based on feed, serving animal husbandry

The amount of zinc in the diet is closely related to the amount of zinc required by the pig. If the zinc content in the diet does not meet the animal's needs, then the femur of the piglet will become smaller and affect the development. It will affect the production of boar sperm. For the sow, the entire reproductive cycle is closely related to zinc. For example, zinc deficiency in sows may delay the estrus of the sow and cause abortion. CPF China Feed Industry Information Network - based on feed, serving animal husbandry

2, the demand for zinc in poultry CPF China feed industry information network - based on feed, service animal husbandry

Zinc-deficient hens have low hatching rates, poor chick embryo development, and high mortality. Experiments have also shown that if there is zinc deficiency in poultry diets, poultry feed intake, daily gain, egg production rate, fertilization rate, and hatching rate are all reduced. CPF China Feed Industry Information Network - based on feed, serving animal husbandry

3, the demand for zinc in cattle and sheep CPF China feed industry information network - based on feed, service animal husbandry

In the case of severe zinc deficiency, cattle and sheep will have disordered reproductive function, which will make the gonads of bulls and male lambs insufficiency. CPF China Feed Industry Information Network - based on feed, serving animal husbandry

It is understood that in addition to fishmeal in the feed, the content of zinc in other feeds can not meet the needs of animals, so pay attention to the addition of zinc in the diet of livestock and poultry, otherwise the above-mentioned adverse conditions will occur, bringing benefits to the producers. Loss. CPF China Feed Industry Information Network - based on feed, serving animal husbandry