Trace minerals

[UDHAYACHANDRAN MUTHUKRISHNAN]

TM stands for Trace Minerals

[Olayiwola Danso]

Trace minerals are also known as micro minerals, are essential minerals required by the body in very small amounts (typically less than 100 mg per day). They play crucial roles in various physiological functions, including enzyme activation, hormone production, immune response and overall metabolism.

Common Trace Minerals and their functions:

1. Iron (Fe) – Essential for hemoglobin production and oxygen transport in the blood.

2. Zinc (Zn) – Supports immune function, wound healing, and enzyme activity.

3. Copper (Cu) – Important for red blood cell production, nerve function, and iron metabolism.

4. Manganese (Mn) – Involved in bone formation, metabolism, and antioxidant function.

5. Iodine (I) – Critical for thyroid hormone synthesis, which regulates metabolism.

6. Selenium (Se) – A key component of antioxidant enzymes and thyroid function.

7. Chromium (Cr) – Enhances insulin action and regulates blood sugar levels.

8. Molybdenum (Mo) – Helps in enzyme function and detoxification processes.

9. Fluoride (F) – Strengthens teeth and bones, preventing dental decay.

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[Uchenna Nnadozie]

Trace minerals refer to essential micronutrients that are required in small amounts to support the health, growth, and productivity of birds.

Key Trace Minerals in Poultry Production

1. Zinc

2. Manganese

3. Copper

4. Iron

5. Selenium

6. Iodine

[Dr. Pardhu Garimella]

They are essential in minute quantities to support various life activities among birds

[Dr Yamna Ahmad]

Trace minerals (TM) are required in small amounts like zinc , iron , iodine and selenium are essential for growth , development and overall health.

[Md kayum]

Trace minerals are required small amount<0.01% it is called trace minerals.

Example -Mn, Zn, Fe, Cu, Se, Co, I, Mo.

[Pradeepika Siriwardhana]

Trace minerals are essential for poultry health and productivity. They are required in small amounts.

The main trace minerals in poultry nutrition include:

1. Zinc (Zn) – Supports enzyme function, immunity, and feather development. Deficiency can lead to poor growth and leg problems.
2. Iron (Fe) – Essential for oxygen transport in the blood (hemoglobin). Deficiency can cause anemia.
3. Copper (Cu) – Important for enzyme activity, feather pigmentation, and bone formation. Deficiency may cause poor growth and weak bones.
4. Manganese (Mn) – Supports bone development and eggshell quality. Deficiency can result in perosis (slipped tendon).
5. Selenium (Se) – Works with vitamin E to protect cells from oxidative stress.
6. Iodine (I) – Essential for thyroid hormone production, which regulates metabolism. Deficiency can lead to goiter and poor growth.
7. Cobalt (Co) – Required for vitamin B12 synthesis

[Jeffery Escobar]

There is NO established cobalt requirement for poultry, and it should not be supplemented in the diets of birds. Cobalt is usually supplemented to ruminants, horses, and rabbits for the synthesis of vitamin B12. Cobalt at 50 ppm and more is considered toxic for poultry and may reduce growth, cause ventricular hypertrophy, pancreatic fibrosis, hepatic necrosis, and other health problems.

[Dr. Muhammad Ikram Sarwar]

Noted sir

[Olalekan Danso]

Noted, thanks sir

[Joshua Teryima Orkaa]

Never knew about before now. But since 50 ppm and above is toxic for birds, can something like 20-30ppm be used for birds?

[Jeffery Escobar]

There is no reason to use cobalt in a trace mineral premix for poultry. Adding cobalt only adds expense to the trace mineral premix. There is no documented benefit to supplemental cobalt in simple stomached, excepting horses and rabbits. I would not use any cobalt and would not recommend anyone to use for birds. There is no known benefit!

[Dr. Muhammad Ikram Sarwar]

But in BREEDER poultry diets some companies are adding cobalt in mineral Premix as well.

[Abul Barath]

That’s good information