Animals, including ruminants, can synthesize vitamin C (VC) in their liver; as such, the dietary requirement for VC has not been confirmed in these animals. poultry is also able to synthesize vitamin C from natural feed stuffs through endogenous biosynthesis in the kidneys. However the rate of endogenous biosynthesis is influenced by stress factors. During heat stress there is a slow down of the biosynthesis process which leads to vitamin C deficiency affecting critical functions.
Benefits of Vitamin - C
- Supporting optimal growth
- Bone formation
- Fertility & reproduction
- Disease resistance
- Driving feed cost optimization
- Egg production
- Meat, egg and milk quality
- Reducing food loss and waste
