Boosting livestock immunity - The trace mineral connection

Abstract

Trouw Nutrition, a Nutreco company is sharing research on the role that trace minerals play in supporting immune system functioning in livestock, with a special focus on swine. Studies show that trace minerals play an important role in the functioning of the immune system and that stable or more bioavailable mineral sources such as hydroxychloride-based minerals are better able to support feed intake and improve immune system response during a stress challenge.