Trace Elements Trace elements refer to iron, copper, manganese, cobalt, zinc, iodine, molybdenum, fluorine, chromium and other elements with small content in the body. Although the content of trace elements is small, it is very important to the life activities of the whole body. Because they are closely different from the enzymes, hormones, vitamins and other biologically active substances in animals. For example, zinc is a component of carbonic anhydrase, uricase and alkaline phosphoric acid, iodine is a component of thyroxine, cobalt is a component of vitamin B12, and selenium is an active center element of glutathione peroxidase, and it is associated with vitamin B12. E is very closely related.
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When trace elements are deficient, it will lead to a series of metabolic disorders, hindered growth and development, reproductive dysfunction, decreased production performance and decreased resistance to diseases, etc., resulting in serious consequences of dog death. Trace elements mainly come from feed and drinking water, so it is necessary to pay full attention to trace elements in the process of dog feeding.
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