Table 1.
Analytical composition of the mineral used and daily uptake per animal.
| Analytical constituent | Per kg of mineral | Per animal/day (80 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Phosphorus | 5% | 4 g |
| Calcium | 25% | 20 g |
| Magnesium | 5% | 4 g |
| Zinc (as zinc oxide) | 7,000 mg | 560 mg |
| Manganese (as manganese oxide) | 5,000 mg | 400 mg |
| Copper (as copper sulfate) | 1,500 mg | 120 mg |
| Iodine (as anhydrous calcium iodine) | 120 mg | 9.6 mg |
| Cobalt (as tetrahydrate cobalt (II) acetate) | 40 mg | 3.2 mg |
| Selenium (as sodium selenite + as microencapsulated sodium selenite) | 25 mg (15 mg + 10 mg) | 2.0 mg (1.2 mg + 0.8 mg) |
| Vitamin A | 500,000IU | 40,000IU |
| Vitamin D3 | 120,000IU | 9,600IU |
| Vitamin E | 1,500IU | 120IU |