Vitamins and Minerals

Vitamins and minerals are involved in metabolic functions required for growth, development, and maintenance. Because of inadequate concentrations and/or limited bioavailability of some essential vitamins and minerals provided from ingredients within a swine diet, supplementation is required to meet their requirements. The importance of formulating to correct phosphorous, Ca:P ratio, sodium and chloride, and vitamin and trace mineral concentrations are discussed in this fact sheet.

Fact Sheet: Vitamin and Minerals