Table 2.
Experimental treatments and levels of trace minerals (mg/kg).
| mg/kg | Cont. | Mix | M-OTM | L-OTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplemental | ||||
| Cu | 8.0 | 8.0 | 5.6 | 4.0 |
| Fe | 60.0 | 60.0 | 42.0 | 30.0 |
| Zn | 80.0 | 80.0 | 56.0 | 40.0 |
| Mn | 60.0 | 60.0 | 42.0 | 30.0 |
| Analyzed | ||||
| Cu | 22.0 | 22.5 | 20.8 | 18.3 |
| Fe | 331.5 | 337.3 | 320.7 | 305.7 |
| Zn | 165.3 | 164.6 | 140.2 | 123.4 |
| Mn | 147.8 | 153.5 | 136.9 | 124.6 |
Cont.: inorganic minerals (sulfates salts), Mix: 50% inorganic + 50% glycinates.
Glycinates minerals were used in both M-OTM and L-OTM, and inclusion level was reduced to 70% and 50%, respectively.