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Breaking down phytate: Insights and remaining challenges in poultry nutrition

Phytic acid (InsP6) and its salts (phytate), are natural compounds found in many plant-based ingredients, and it’s a major storage form of phosphorus in plant seeds and grains.
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Characteristics of organic and inorganic phosphorus (P) sources in farm animals’ feed

Phosphorus (P) in animal feed  originates from 3 different sources: organic sources of animal origin, organic sources of plant origin and inorganic sources known as Inorganic Feed Phosphates (IFP).
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Hypocalcemia in dairy cows: how to manage the risk? 

As milk production begins, calcium needs in dairy cows surge dramatically often beyond what their bodies can supply. This sudden imbalance can lead to hypocalcemia, a condition that silently undermines animal health, fertility, and farm profitability. With costs reaching up to 300 €/cow, managing calcium levels becomes a strategic priority for breeders.
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The dual role of calcium: From essential nutrient to limiting factor in phosphorus absorption

Calcium (Ca) is an essential mineral for skeletal development and physiological processes including blood clotting, muscle contraction, nerve impulse transmission, enzyme activation, metabolic reactions, protein synthesis, and the maintenance of osmotic and acid-base balance.
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