![]() These are present in body in small amounts. Thirst Pruritus (itching) Constipation Seizures Hypertension, and death (ghetto McDonalds)Ĭomponent of bone, intercellular fluids Neuromuscular transmission Active component of several enzymes Carbs and lipid metabolismġ8 Magnesium Deficiency Muscle weakness Hyper-irritability ConvulsionsĪnorexia Vomiting Decreased mineralization of bone Calcification of aortaġ9 Magnesium Excess Urinary calculi (crystal aggregations) of dissolved minerals in urine)Ģ0 Microminerals: also know as trace minerals ![]() Inability to maintain water balance Decreased growth Anorexia Fatigue Hair loss Locomotive problems Hypokalemia Heart and kidney lesions emaciationġ3 Potassium Excess Rare Paresis (slight or incomplete paralysis does include frequent falling, stumbling) Bradycardia (slow heart rate)ġ4 Sodium Chloride (NaCl) Na=cation Cl=anionĪids in maintaining osmotic pressure Transmission of nerve impulses Nutrient uptake Waste excretion Water metabolism They can cause hip dysplasia and Wobbler syndrome.Īids in muscle contraction Transmission of nerve impulses Osmotic balance Energy transferġ2 Potassium Deficiency Anorexia Decreased growth Lethargy High levels of calcium and phosphorus are harmful. However, nutritional excesses are far more common than deficiencies. ![]() Should be maintained at 1:1 Imbalance of this ratio, such as an increase of phosphorus to calcium, can lead to serious bone malformation. Nephrosis (any kidney disease) Lameness Enlarged costochondral (rib/cartilage) junctions Effects bone and cartilage maturation Muscle function Nerve transmission Membrane permeabilityĨ Calcium Deficiency Decreased growth Decreased appetiteĭecreased bone mineralization Lameness Spontaneous fractures, rickets Loose teeth Tetany (steady contraction of a muscle without distinct twitching, continuous spasm) Convulsionsĩ Calcium Excess Decreased feed efficiency Microminerals-required in small amts., also known as “trace elements”.ģ Macrominerals: these minerals account for most of the body’s mineral content and are required in the diet in large amounts.Īids in bone and teeth formation Muscle formation Energy producing nutrient metabolism Energy production Reproductionĭecrease appetite (across the board) Decreased growth Dull hair coat Decreased fertility (across the board) Spontaneous fractures Rickets * across the board means that it can happen regardless of what mineral is deficient)Ħ Phosphorus Excess Bone loss Urinary calculiĬalcification of soft tissue Secondary hyperthyroidismħ Calcium (Ca) (Cation) Aids in bone and teeth formation Blood clotting Minerals are divided into two groups: Macrominerals-required in large amts. ![]() More than 18 mineral elements are believed to be essential for mammals. Presentation on theme: "Minerals: Macrominerals and Microminerals"- Presentation transcript:ġ Minerals: Macrominerals and Microminerals
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