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71. [Nutriments] Copper (Cu)  

Copper and zinc

Cu/Zn ratio between 1:4 and 1:3 is very important in order to:

  • regulate nutrient absorption
  • act synergistically in controlling growing…  
72. [Nutriments] Zinc (Zn)  

Zinc is also a catalyst in many metabolic and organic reactions and has many functions.

The bioavailability of zinc can vary and depends on the type of raw material but also the age of the…  

73. [Nutriments] Iron (Fe)  

Iron is an ubiquitous element which is essential for plants and animals. Although an iron deficiency is very rare in equines, an adequate intake is required in order to obtain a good…  

74. [Nutriments] Iodine (I)  

Iodine is a rare element with a relatively low content in plants, probably because of its lack of a biological role in the vegetable kingdom. It is also low in concentration in mammals, but its…  

75. [Nutriments] Manganese (Mn)  

Manganese is abundantly present in nature, and essential for both plants and animals.  Manganese is poorly bioavailable. Its role is linked to its red/ox capacity.

The estimated needs…  

76. [Nutriments] Selenium (Se)  

Selenium is the catalyst of one enzyme: the glutathione peroxidase. This enzyme controls the efficacy of the most powerful intra-cellular anti-oxidant: glutathione. The supply of selenium in feed…  

77. [Nutriments] L-isoleucine  

Branched amino acids and their sources:

  • Whey protein
  • Maize

Branched amino acids can be used as energy sources by complex organisms. This is limited in…  

78. [Nutriments] Cystine  

Sulphurated amino acids and their sources:

  • Whey proteins
  • Eggs
  • Soya

Amongst the sulphurated amino acids, it is necessary to consider cystine and…  

79. [Nutriments] Methionine  

Amongst the sulphurated amino acids, it is necessary to consider cystine and methionine. 

It seems that methionine is a limiting amino acid in diets for sport horses. It plays a…  

80. [Nutriments] Arginine  

Arginine may be a key nutritional component:

  • for recuperation
  • during  traumatism
  • following repeated infections

Arginine is classified as a…  

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