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Poultry Nutrition Test 3
Poultry Nutrition Test 3
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Agriculture
Undergraduate 3
08/15/2017

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Term
1 FTU is...
Definition
the activity of phytase that generates 1 micromole of inorganic phosphorus per minute from an excess of sodium phytate at pH 5.5 and 37 degrees Celsius
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45% of Ca in the plasma binds to proteins, predominantly...
Definition
albumin
Term
70% of the mineral content of the body is taken up by...
Definition
Ca and P
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95% of Mg absorbed is due to...
Definition
urinary excretion
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99% of the Ca in the body exists as...
Definition
hydroxyapatite (Ca5(PO4)3OH)
Term
A dietary deficiency of Ca can result in
Definition
•Growth retardation
•Feed intake reduction
•Reduced activity and sensitivity
•Rickets or osteoporosis
•Abnormal posture
•Lameness
•Susceptibility to internal hemorrhages
•Mortality
•Reduced egg production
•Thin shells
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Amount of Mg absorbed depends on...
Definition
dietary intake, 55-60%
Term
Ca and P metabolic pathway in laying hens
Definition
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Ca and P occur in bones primarily as...
Definition
Hydroxyapatite crystals (Ca5(PO4)3OH)
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Ca and P requirements can vary within species based on...
Definition
•Age
•Growing animals deposit bone
•Production
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Ca and P takes up ______% of the mineral content of the body
Definition
70%
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Ca:P ratio in bones
Definition
2:1
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Cartilage consists of...
Definition
proteoglycans, hyaluronic acid back bone, and link proteins
Term
Cu deficiency reduces the function and activity of...
Definition
osteoblasts
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Cu is involved in synthesis of...
Definition
collagen
Term
Cytochromes
Definition
they are, in general, membrane-bound hemoproteins that contain heme groups and carry out electron transport.
Term
Decomposition of algae & other vegetation leads to...
Definition
Poor water quality and Eutrophication
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Fe is a constituent of...
Definition
-Several metallo-proteins: hemoglobin, cytochromes, myoglobin
-Enzymes: catalase, peroxidase
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GTP
Definition
guanine triphosphate
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High serum [Ca+2] causes...
Definition
decreased PTH secretion
Term
Low serum [Ca+2] causes...
Definition
increased PTH secretion
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Mg is absorbed independent of...
Definition
vit D
Term
Mn deficiency causes defects in...
Definition
epiphyseal growth plate cartilage and long bone growth
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Na is most abundant in...
Definition
extracellular fluid
Term
PTH
Definition
parathyroid hormone
Term
Parakeratosisin swine
Definition
Thickening or hyperkeratinization of the epithelial cells

Lesions on the superficial layers of epidermis
Term
Regulation of PTH
Definition
-Low serum [Ca+2] --> Increased PTH secretion -High serum [Ca+2] --> Decreased PTH secretion
Term
Rickets
Definition
spongy, poorly mineralized bones, lameness, fractures, mis-happen bones & death
Term
Role of Calcitriol
Definition
•Stimulates GI absorption of both calcium and phosphate
•Stimulates renal reabsorption of both calcium and phosphate
•Stimulates bone resorption
•stimulates active Ca transporter in intestine
Term
Role of Mn on bone growth and development
Definition
-Mn plays an important role in the biosynthesis of proteoglycans, major components of cartilage extracellular matrix.
-Mn is a cofactor for glycosyltransferase, which is critical for the formation of the glycosaminoglycan chondroitin sulphate.
Term
Role of PTH
Definition
•Stimulates renal reabsorptionof calcium
•Inhibits renal reabsorptionof phosphate
•Stimulates bone resorption
•Inhibits bone formation and mineralization
•Stimulates synthesis of calcitriol
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S is needed for synthesis of...
Definition
-sulfur amino acids (Meth, Cyst)
-vitamins (biotin & thiamin) via microbes
-collagen
-mucopolysaccharides
Term
SNH
Definition
secondary nutritional hyperparathyroidism
Term
Thrashing
Definition
whipping with hind limbs
Term
a common disorder in grassland ruminants caused by Mg deficiency
Definition
Grass tetany (Grass staggers, Mg tetany)
Term
a trace element that can reduce Mn absorption
Definition
I
Term
a type of damage that sometimes occurs in laying hens in cages
Definition
keel bone damage
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amount of Mn in common feedstuffs
Definition
common feedstuffs low in Mn
Term
an issue with phytase
Definition
heating the pellet reduces the activity of phytase
Term
anatomy of a collagen fiber
Definition
[image]
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biavailability issues with trace elements
Definition
-Organic vs. inorganic forms
-Bioavailability has to be considered in diet formulation for trace elements
Term
biochemical pathway by which calcitrol is regulated
Definition
[image]
Term
calcification necrosis of the kidney
Definition
Ca accumulation in the kidney
Term
composition of bones affected by Zn deficiency
Definition
less chondrocyte, more matrix
Term
concentration of Mg in the blood
Definition
0.5-0.7%
Term
condition associated with increased urinary excretion
Definition
Hyperparathyroidism
Term
considerations for organic vs. inorganic forms of trace elements
Definition
-Increased bioavailability(?)
-Increased cost
Term
control of Ca and P is related to...
Definition
endocrine & nutritional factors
Term
control of plasma Ca
Definition
Control is key!!! Plasma calcium is under tight regulation!
Term
current issues with trace elements in feedstuffs
Definition
-bioavailability
-Trace elements as growth promotants
-Environmental impacts
Term
depiction of AMP
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of Na and K in nerve impulses
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of Vit B12 (this shows the importance of Co)
Definition
[image]
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depiction of goiter in chicken
Definition
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Term
depiction of rickets
Definition
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depiction of the DNA molecule
Definition
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depiction of the Na-K pump
Definition
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depiction of the composition of cartiledge
Definition
[image]
Term
depiction of the difference between cortical bone and medullary bone
Definition
[image]
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depiction of the effect of hyperphosphatemia on bones
Definition
[image]
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depiction of where the Ca goes in a laying hen
Definition
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depiction of where the P goes in a laying hen
Definition
[image]
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details about Mg metabolism
Definition
-Absorbed independent of vitamin D
-Amount absorbed depend on dietary intake, 55-60%
-Urinary excretion account for 95% of losses of absorbed Mg
-Hyperparathyroidism associated with increase urinary excretion
Term
distribution of Ca in the body
Definition
-99% in bones and teeth
-1% in soft tissues
Term
distribution of Ca in the plasma
Definition
-45% in ionized form (physiologically active form)
-45% bound to proteins (predominantly albumin)
-10% complexed with anions (citrate, sulfate, phosphate)
Term
distribution of Mg in the body
Definition
-50% in bones
-40% in soft tissues
-10% in blood
Term
distribution of P in the body
Definition
-80% in bones and teeth
-20% in soft tissues
Term
distribution of electrolytes in the body
Definition
-K, >90% ICF, Muscle and nerve cells, other cells and tissues
-Na, >90% ECF, plasma & interstitial fluids
-Cl, 85% in the ECF
Term
do poultry need Mn supplements?
Definition
yes
Term
downer
Definition
syndrome in swine that has something to do having to use Ca in bone for milk
Term
effect of P deficiency in pigs
Definition
decreases in daily gain and bone strength
Term
effects of Ca and P deficiency on bone development in broilers
Definition
-decreased body weight gain
-decreased feed intake
-decreased bone mineral density
-decreased bone mineral content
-decreased bone area
Term
electrolyte imbalance
Definition
Values outside of these challenge ability of animal to maintain acid-base balance (electrolyte imbalance)
Term
electrolytes are important in regulating...
Definition
-Water balance (osmotic pressure) in ECF (Extracellular fluid) & ICF (Intracellular fluid)
-Acid : base balance
Term
example of why S is important for ruminants
Definition
Wool growth in sheep –high S demand
Term
fluid that tends to have high K c'tration
Definition
intracellular fluid
Term
fluid that tends to have high Na c'tration
Definition
extracellular fluid
Term
function of B in the body
Definition
normal bone metabolism & Ca transport across cell membrane
Term
function of Ca in muscle movement
Definition
Ca causes muscle contraction
Term
function of Mg in muscle movement
Definition
Mg causes muscle relaxation
Term
function of Mg with polymerase
Definition
polymerase requires Mg as a cofactor
Term
function of phytase
Definition
•Acts to digest phytate in the digestive tract
•Increases bioavailability of phosphorus from plant sources
Term
function of shell in terms of Mg
Definition
The shell acts as a magnesium reservoir for the growing embryo
Term
gaunt
Definition
thin
Term
goiter
Definition
enlargement of thyroid gland tissues in a effort to compensate for low thyroxin
Term
high levels of P cause...
Definition
growth of algae
Term
horse meat very dark due to...
Definition
high myoglobin content
Term
how Ca occurs in the body in the body
Definition
•Hydroxyapatite
•Free Calcium
Term
how Co exists in Vit B12
Definition
in a complex chemical structure containing Co in a chelated form
Term
how Cu deficiency induces anemia
Definition
decreased Fe absorption
Term
how Cu deficiency reduces bone strength
Definition
-causes defects and fragility in bone
-reduces collagen crosslinks
Term
how Mg alloy bullet prevent grass tetany
Definition
gets lodged in the reticulo-rumen & releases Mg continuously as they dissolve
Term
how Mg can be supplemented
Definition
Mineral supplement
Term
how P functions as second messengers
Definition
cAMP
Term
how P functions in high energy phosphate bonds
Definition
•ATP
•GTP
Term
how P functions in phospholipids
Definition
Membrane structure
Term
how P has to be extracted from phytate
Definition
bacterial enzymes
Term
how P occurs in the body
Definition
•Hydroxyapatite
•Phospholipids
•Second messengers
•High energy phosphate bonds
Term
how Zn deficiency influences bone development
Definition
Zn deficiency influences chondrocyte differentiation in growth plate
Term
how free Ca functions in blood clotting
Definition
Calcium binding critical to initiation of blood clotting cascade
Term
how free Ca functions in muscle contractions
Definition
Excitability of nerve & muscle
Term
how much S does a ruminant need?
Definition
Dietary level of 0.2 to 0.3% adequate for ruminants depending on N source: True protein vs. NPN
Term
how phytase makes phytate P available
Definition
basically cleaves it off of the phytate molecule
Term
how phytase produced by fungal & bacteria organisms is gathered
Definition
harvested and purified
Term
how phytate reduces P availability
Definition
Resistant to digestion by mammalian enzymes
Term
how production affects Ca requirements
Definition
•Increased during lactation
•Increased during egg production
Term
how the Na-K pump works
Definition
Na is pumped out and K is pumped in
Term
how to calculate overall electrolyte balance for poultry and swine
Definition
Na + K – Cl
Term
hyperphosphatemia
Definition
P toxicity
Term
hypophosphatemia
Definition
must be P deficiency
Term
industry standard for phytase activity
Definition
500 FTU/kg reduce available P content in the diet by 1.0 to 1.2 g/kg
Term
is P needed for egg shells?
Definition
no
Term
issues with environmental impacts of trace elements
Definition
-Manure application --> trace element loads
-Toxicity
Term
issues with trace elements as growth promotants
Definition
-Copper & Zinc in poultry & swine rations
-Potential for “value-added” opportunities
-Selenium-enriched animal products
Term
latest addition to the list of trace elements
Definition
B
Term
low phytate corn and SBM good for...
Definition
bone strength
Term
lysyl oxidase activity vs. dietary Cu intake
Definition
positively correlated
Term
major Mg supplements
Definition
-MgO
-MgSO4

high bioavailability
Term
major issue with P
Definition
P pollution
Term
major mediators for Ca and P regulation
Definition
•Parathyroid hormone (PTH) from parathyroid glands •Calcitoninfrom thyroid gland •Calcitriol(active form of vitamin D3: 1,25 dihydroxycholecalciferol)
Term
medullary bone functions in...
Definition
Ca storage
Term
mucopolysaccharides
Definition
major component of cartiledge
Term
negative control
Definition
based on guidelines except for one nutrient being deficient
Term
net effect of PTH
Definition
-increased serum Ca
-decreased serum Phosphate
Term
net effect of calcitrol
Definition
-increased serum Ca
-increased serum phosphate
Term
number of known trace elements in terms of poultry nutrition
Definition
20
Term
one way blood Ca is increased
Definition
PTH and active form of vitamin D work together to increase blood Ca levels
Term
optimum value for electrolytes in poultry
Definition
250 mEq/kg of diet for poultry (mEq= milliequvalent)
Term
optimum value for electrolytes in swine
Definition
200-250 mEq/kg of diet for poultry (mEq= milliequvalent)
Term
organic Ca provides more Ca thru...
Definition
intestines
Term
osteoperosis
Definition
bone formation decreases and bone resorption increases
Term
osteoperosis in laying hens
Definition
Osteoporosis in laying hens is defined as a decrease in the amount of fully mineralized structural bone, leading to increased fragility and susceptibility to fracture.
Term
other roles of Co in nutrition
Definition
-No systemic metabolic role
-absorption in the GIT very poor
Term
overview of Ca-Phosphate regulation
Definition
[image]
Term
phytase is produced by...
Definition
fungal & bacteria organisms
Term
phytate
Definition
Storage form of phosphorus in plants, including cereals
Term
positive control
Definition
based on guidelines; perfect diet
Term
prior to discussing micronutrients, the focus for amino acids has been on...
Definition
•Dietary protein
•Microbial protein
•Non-protein nitrogen
Term
prior to discussing micronutrients, the focus for energy has been on...
Definition
•Fat, Carbohydrate, Volatile Fatty Acids
•Protein
Term
ratio of Ca to P between newborns and adults among species
Definition
The ratio of Ca : P ratio of both newborn and adults are remarkably similar among species
Term
ratio of Ca to P in the entire body
Definition
Ca : P exists in 1.7:1 ratio in the whole body
Term
relationship between amounts of phytate P and inorganic P in a feedstuff
Definition
seems to be inversely related
Term
relationship between dietary inorganic P and bone strength
Definition
positively correlated
Term
relationship between dietary phytase and bone strength
Definition
positively correlated
Term
relative abundance of Mg in bones
Definition
3rd most abundant mineral in bone

Ca 37%
P 18%
Mg 0.5-0.7%
Term
requirements of Ca and P are closely related to...
Definition
metabolism
Term
role of Cu in nutrition
Definition
-Controls Fe metabolism
-Independently a constituent of many enzymes
Term
role of Fe in nutrition
Definition
Constituent of:
-Several metallo-proteins: hemoglobin, cytochromes, myoglobin
-Enzymes: catalase, peroxidase
Term
role of I in nutrition
Definition
Only known function: constituent of thyroxin & other thyroid active compounds (hormones) in the thyroid gland
Term
role of Mn in nutrition
Definition
-Growth plate cartilage formation
-Cofactor for enzyme involved in synthesis of glycosaminoglycans & glycoproteins
-Mn plays an important role in the biosynthesis of proteoglycans, major components of cartilage extracellular matrix.
-Mn is a cofactor for glycosyltransferase, which is critical for the formation of the glycosaminoglycan chondroitin sulphate.
Term
role of Se in nutrition
Definition
-Component of gluthanioneperoxidase, catabolism of peroxides arising from tissue lipid oxidation
-Normal pancreatic function (pancreatic fibrosis)
-Can replace Vit. E functionally
Term
role of Zn in nutrition
Definition
-Carbonic anhydrase
-caboxypeptidases A and B
-dehydragenases
-alkaline phosphatase
-ribonuclease
-DNA polymerase
Term
roles of Co in nutrition
Definition
-Required as constituent of Vit B12 -Essential for ruminants for the microbial synthesis of Vit B12 -important for GNG
Term
signs of Co deficiency
Definition
Depresses Vit B12 Synthesis a consequence of which are the Vit B12 deficiency signs (disastrous).
Term
soft tissues that contain Ca
Definition
plasma
Term
soft tissues that contain Mg
Definition
-cells
-liver
-kidney
-skeletal muscle
Term
soft tissues that contain P
Definition
-serum
-lipids
-RNA
-muscles
-etc...
Term
some anions Ca in the plasma can complex with
Definition
-citrate
-sulfate
-phosphate
Term
some considerations for micronutrients
Definition
•How much do the main energy and protein concentrates contribute to the micronutrient content of the diet?
•How bioavailable to the animal is the micronutrient in the main ingredients?
•If additional sources are required, what do we use?
Term
some considerations to make for additional sources of micronutrients
Definition
-availability
-price
-bioavailability
-stability
-species differences
-re-utilization
-etc...
Term
some deficiency symptoms of Mg deficiency in chickens
Definition
-Calcification and necrosis of the kidney
-Hyperirritability
-High K, Ca & P aggravate Mg deficiency through depressed GIT absorption
-Growth retardation
-Coma
-High mortality
Term
some deficiency symptoms of Mg deficiency in pigs
Definition
-weak and crooked legs
-hyperirritability
-muscular twitching
-reluctance to stand
-tetany
-death
Term
some electrolytes
Definition
-Na
-K
-Chloride
Term
some enzymes activated by Mg
Definition
-Pyruvate decarboxylase
-Pyruvate dehydrogenase phosphatase
-Peptidases
-Pyruvate kinase
-creatine kinase, actin, Na,K-ATPase, and the calcium pump (muscle)
Term
some fat soluble vitamins
Definition
KADE
Term
some forms of Mn supplementation for poultry
Definition
-MnO -MnCO3 -MnSO4 -MnCl
Term
some forms of vitamin A
Definition
-Retinol
-Retinylpalmitate
Term
some forms of vitamin D
Definition
•Cholecalciferol
•Ergocalciferol
Term
some forms of vitamin E
Definition
•Alpha-tocopherol
•Alpha-tocotrienol
Term
some forms of vitamin K
Definition
•Menadione
•Phylloquinone
•Menaquinone
Term
some functions of Mg
Definition
-Normal skeletal development
-Oxidative phosphorylation in mitochondria, ATP production
-Activation of enzymes
Term
some functions of free Ca
Definition
-Muscle contraction
-Blood clotting
Term
some good sources of vitamin D
Definition
milk and yolk
Term
some important organs for Ca-phosphate regulation
Definition
liver and kidney
Term
some key trace elements
Definition
-Mn
-Zn
-Fe
-Cu
-Se
-I
-Co
Term
some minerals
Definition
•Calcium
•Phosphorus
•Magnesium
•Sodium
•Chloride
•Potassium
•Sulphur
Term
some natural sources of electrolytes
Definition
-corn
-wheat
-barley
-SBM
-canola meal
-alfalfa
-Timothy hay
Term
some other details about avian osteoperosis
Definition
•30% of hens housed in batteries suffer at least one broken bone during their lifetime (Gregory et al., 1990; Whitehead and Fleming, 2000).
•The pain associated with such extreme physical damage can be severe (Knowles and Wilkins, 1998).
•Skeletal problems related to structural bone loss significantly affect egg production and shell quality in laying hens (Parkinson and Cransberg, 2002).
Term
some other ways to improve P availability
Definition
•Low-phytate corn, soybean, barley etc.
•Transgenic pigs expressing phytase in the saliva or intestines
•Transgenic crops expressing phytase(Corn phytase)
•Refining P requirements for animals
Term
some progressive signs of grass tetany in grassland ruminants
Definition
(1) grazing away from the herd
(2) irritability
(3) muscular twitching in the flank
(4) wide-eyed and staring
(5) muscular in-coordination
(6) staggering
(7) collapse
(8) head thrown back
(9) coma
(10) death
Term
some reproductive problems associated with I deficiency
Definition
-Resorbed fetuses
-abortions
-stillbirths
-irregular or suppressed estrus
-decreased libido
-poor semen quality
Term
some signs of Zn deficiency
Definition
-Growth retardation
-reduced feed intake
-Anorexia
-Poor reproductive performance
-Impaired cell replication
-Poor feathering in chicken
-Impaired bone development
-Parakeratosisin swine
Term
some signs of sub-optimal I
Definition
-Reduced growth & gonadalactivity
-Dry skin & brittle hair
-Reproductive problems
-Lambs, pigs & calves born by I-deficient dams may be hairless with dry, thick skin
Term
some sources of S
Definition
-Diet
-Sulfated forms of minerals
-Water
Term
some sources of bacterial enzymes to break down phytate
Definition
•Rumen microflora
•Exogenous enzymes
•Transgenic pigs
Term
some strategies to maintain good skeletal integrity and prevent osteoporosis
Definition
-Well-balance diets (Ca & P, VitD, and proteins)
-Maximize dietary calcium utilization and minimize Ca mobilization from bone.
-Particle size: oyster shell and limestone
-Higher Ca level and organic Ca
-Vitamin D levels
-Increase physical activity of laying hens: enriched cage, aviary and floor systems
-Optimize skeletal integrity and Ca reserves for egg production in pullet growing period
Term
some symptoms of I deficiency in lambs
Definition
-Hairlessness
-Thick & wrinkled skin
-Marked enlargement of the thyroid gland
Term
some symptoms of Mg toxicity
Definition
-Depressed feed intake
-diarrhea
-reflex losses
-cardiorespiratory depression
Term
some symptoms of parakeratosis, which is the result of Zn deficiency
Definition
-typical lesions
-deep crusty lesions
Term
some things that can happen as a result of Secondary nutritional hyperparathyroidism (SNH)
Definition
-big head disease in horses
-simian bone disease in monkeys
-twisted snout in pigs
Term
some things that can happen if an animal has symptoms of Ca and/or P
Definition
-rickets
-osteoporosis
-lameness
-spontaneous bone fracture
-downer in sows after parturition
-milk fever
-cage layer fatigue
-Secondary nutritional hyperparathyroidism (SNH)
-big head disease in horses
-simian bone disease in monkeys
-twisted snout in pigs
Term
some things that can happen when there's an electrolyte imbalance
Definition
-Poor growth & appetite
-Impaired health status (e.g. leg abnormalities in poultry)
-Response to thermal stress (Thin eggshell)
-Increased incidences of milk fever & grass tetanyin cattle
-Impaired nutrient metabolism (AA, minerals & vitamins)
Term
some things that hyperparathyroidism can cause
Definition
-big head disease in horses
-distorted snout in pigs
-some bone being replaced with fibrous connective tissue (happens in monkeys with SNH)
Term
some trace elements
Definition
•Cobalt
•Copper
•Iodine
•Iron
•Manganese
•Selenium
•Zinc
Term
some ultra trace elements
Definition
-Nickel
-Molybdenum
-Vanadium
-Chromium
-etc...
Term
some variables that are influenced by phytase
Definition
-feed intake
-bone strength
-gross performance
Term
some water soluble vitamins
Definition
•Biotin •Choline •Folate •Niacin •Pantothenic Acid •Riboflavin •Thiamin •Vitamin B6 •Vitamin B12 •BC
Term
some ways Se can replace vitamin E functionally
Definition
-Preventing nutritional muscular dystrophy (NMD) in lambs, poultry, calves & pigs
-Preventing exudativediathesis (ED) in poultry
-Preventing liver necrosis in rats and pigs
Term
some ways to manage grass tetany in cattle
Definition
-Avoid grazing cattle on new grass until it is 4 to 6 inches tall because magnesium is less available in very immature plants.
-Feed legume hay or graze mixed legume-grass pastures since legumes are higher in magnesium than grasses.
-Feed magnesium supplements
Term
some ways to prevent grass tetany
Definition
-Provide mineral mixes (e.g. 50;50 MgO: salt)
-Dusting MgO on lush pasture
-Administering Mg alloy bullet orally
Term
something that can be a sign of Mg deficiency
Definition
eyelid twitching
Term
something that happens in grassland ruminants suffering from grass tetany
Definition
Hypomagnesimia(low blood Mg)
Term
something you might want to do to a laying hen's diet before she starts laying eggs
Definition
maximize Ca, P, and mineral content of diet
Term
sources of dietary of S
Definition
-Sulphuramino acids (Non-ruminants)
-Organic and inorganic S compounds
Term
staggering
Definition
astonishing and surprising
Term
symptom of I deficiency
Definition
goiter, which is enlargement of thyroid gland tissues in a effort to compensate for low thyroxin
Term
symptom of high levels of thyroid hormones
Definition
excessive metabolism -oxidizing body tissues
Term
symptom of low levels of thyroid hormones
Definition
Poor growth rate and productivity

can also be linked to tiredness
Term
symptoms of Cu deficiency
Definition
-decrease Fe absorption, mobilization from tissues
-induces Anemia
-Hair depigmentation, Cu cofactor (Tyrosinase), Tyr to melanine e.g. Hereford cattle, yellow hair vs. red, Holstein red vs. black
-Aortic rupture: Cu involved in collagen synthesis
-Reduce bone strength
-Anemia via low Fe absorption
Term
symptoms of Fe deficiency
Definition
anemia
Term
symptoms of Mn deficiency in chickens
Definition
-Perosis(slipped tendon)
-Reduced growth
Term
symptoms of Zn deficiency in chickens
Definition
-Poor feathering
-Growth retardation
-Short legs
-Dermatitis of feet
Term
symptoms of extreme salt deficiency in cattle
Definition
-BW loss
-Gaunt (thin)
Term
symptoms of hyperphosphatemia
Definition
•Excessive bone resorption(remember Ca: P) known as fibrous osteodystrophy, may results in lameness & spontaneous bone fracture
•Suffocating pigs due to ribs collapse
Term
symptoms of hypophosphotemia
Definition
-enlarged joints
-crooked hind legs
Term
symptoms of rickets in chickens
Definition
-rubbery beak
-flexible leg bone
Term
table of feedstuffs that are sources of Ca and/or P
Definition
[image]
Term
the ionized form of Ca is important for...
Definition
Ca homeostasis
Term
the most limiting nutrient that regulate aquatic plant growth
Definition
P
Term
the physiologically active form of Ca in the plasma
Definition
ionized form
Term
the primary electrolytes
Definition
-Na
-K
-Cl
Term
the transport medium for Ca and P
Definition
blood
Term
this causes decreased PTH secretion
Definition
High serum [Ca+2]
Term
this causes increased PTH secretion
Definition
Low serum [Ca+2]
Term
this has to be considered in diet formulation for trace elements
Definition
bioavailability
Term
thyroid hormones are important for...
Definition
regulation of cellular metabolism
Term
to determine AA requirements, first check...
Definition
muscle
Term
ultra trace elements
Definition
elements needed in smaller amounts than trace elements
Term
unit phytase activity is expressed in
Definition
FTU
Term
what a high Ca:P ratio can do
Definition
High ratio can reduce P absorption
Term
what a low Ca:P ratio can do
Definition
Low ratio can reduce Ca absorption
Term
what happens in exudative diathesis?
Definition
capillary walls become abnormally permeable and leak fluid and red blood cells. This fluid typically accumulates along the ventrum of the bird.
Term
what happens when homeostatic mechanisms that regulate Ca and P fail?
Definition
metabolic diseases
Term
what happens when there's poor water balance in an animal?
Definition
Dehydration vs. edema
Term
what laying hens have been gtenetically selected for
Definition
-small body weight
-early egg production
-high egg production
Term
what trace elements generally function as
Definition
activators of enzyme systems or as components of organic compounds & as such required in small quantities
Term
what's higher in Mg? legumes or grasses?
Definition
legumes
Term
when is the egg shell formed?
Definition
night time
Term
when plasma and urinary P ;eve;s are highest in laying hens
Definition
night time, 14-22 hours after oviposition
Term
when the hen needs more Ca
Definition
during egg shell formation
Term
where does the embryo get Mg?
Definition
egg shell
Term
where does the energy for the Ns-K pump come from?
Definition
hydrolysis of ATP
Term
where most of the Mg in eggs is
Definition
75% of it is in the shell
Term
where the Ca used to make an egg shell comes from
Definition
-60% from dietary Ca
-40% from Ca stored in bone
Term
where the P goes in the egg
Definition
egg content, such as white and yolk
Term
which is more expensive? P or Ca?
Definition
P is much more expensive
Term
why Cu is important for bone formation
Definition
because it is essential for collagen synthesis in the bone. Collagen is very important for bone strength and skeletal integrity.

Cu helps enzyme make crosslinks between strands of collagen
Term
why Mg deficiency is rare in chickens
Definition
because Mg is sufficient in plant and animal feed ingredients.
Term
why Zn causes short legs
Definition
Disrupting chondrocyte differentiation in growth plate

Zn important for long bone growth
Term
why acid : base balance is important in living things
Definition
Enzymes and cells need a constant pH in order to function optimally
Term
why breeding gilts and sows need more Ca
Definition
lactation
Term
why don't monogastrics break down P as effectively as ruminants?
Definition
because monogastrics don't have the enzymes to break down the P
Term
why improving P availability is advantageous
Definition
because it saves on inorganic P usage & reduces P pollution
Term
why is P a very active area of research?
Definition
•Pollution
•World P reserves are quickly depleting & not renewable
Term
why poultry have high Mn requirements
Definition
Poultry high Mn rqmts implicated by high Ca rqmt
Term
distribution of Ca in the body
Definition
99% bone
1% soft tissue (plasma)
Term
distribution of P in the body
Definition
80% bone
20% soft tissue (serum, lipids, RNA, muscles)
Term
how Ca and P occur in the bones
Definition
Hydroxyapatite crystals
Term
ratio of Ca and P in the bones
Definition
2:1 (Ca:P)
Term
roles of Ca in the body (be able to name 3)
Definition
-Hydroxyapatite
-Free plasma
-Muscle contraction
-Blood clotting
Term
roles of P in the body (be able to name 3)
Definition
-Hydroxyapatite
-Phospholipids
-Second messengers (cAMP)
-High energy phosphate bonds (ATP and GTP)
Term
3 hormones regulating Ca and P homeostasis
Definition
-PTH
-Calcitriol
-Calcitonin
Term
3 benefits of utilizing low phytate grains or phytase enzyme supplementation
Definition
-Decrease addition of inorganic phosphate into the diet
-Decrease Phosphorus pollution
-Bone health
Term
the most important consideration for enzyme companies to maximize the benefit of dietary enzyme supplementation in broiler diets
Definition
thermal stability; verified
Term
how the body increases blood Ca when blood Ca is low
Definition
PTH is released from the parathyroid and stimulates...
-Renal reabsorption of Ca
-Release of Ca from the bone
-Synthesis of Calcitriol
Term
When the body is low in Ca PTH is released from the parathyroid and stimulates...
Definition
-Renal reabsorption of Ca
-Release of Ca from the bone
-Synthesis of Calcitriol
Term
what calcitrol does
Definition
stimulates absorption of Ca in the small intestine
Term
net effect of PTH
Definition
-increased serum Ca
-decreased serum phosphate
Term
role of PTH in the kidney
Definition
-Stimulates renal reabsorption of calcium
-Inhibits renal reabsorption of phosphate
Term
role of PTH in the bone
Definition
-Stimulates bone resorption
-Inhibits bone formation and mineralization
Term
how Ca regulates PTH
Definition
-Low serum calcium, increased PTH
-High serum calcium, decreased PTH
Term
PTH stimulates synthesis of...
Definition
calcitrol
Term
calcitrol
Definition
Calcitriol is the active form of Vit. D3: 1,25 dihydroxycholecalciferol
Term
role of calcitriol (active form of Vit. D3) in the intestine
Definition
Stimulates GI absorption of both calcium and phosphate
Term
role of calcitriol (active form of Vit. D3) in the kidneys
Definition
Stimulates renal reabsorption of both calcium and phosphate
Term
role of calcitriol (active form of Vit. D3) in the bones
Definition
Stimulates bone resorption
Term
net effect of calcitriol
Definition
-increased serum calcium
-increased serum phosphate
Term
3 bone disorders related to inadequate dietary supplementation of Ca and P
Definition
-Rickets
-Secondary Nutritional Hyperparathyroidism (SNH)
-Osteoporosis
Term
3 major causes of osteoporosis in laying hens
Definition
-Reduced physical activity
-Genetic selection
-Sup-optimal bone growth during egg production
Term
strategies to reduce a risk of osteoporosis in laying hens (be able to name 3)
Definition
-Well-balance diets (Ca & P, VitD, and proteins)
-Maximize dietary calcium utilization and minimize Ca mobilization from bone.
-Particle size: oyster shell and limestone
-Higher Ca level and organic Ca
-Vitamin D levels
-Increase physical activity of laying hens: enriched cage, aviary and floor systems
-Optimize skeletal integrity and Ca reserves for egg production in pullet growing period
Term
good sources of Ca
Definition
-Limestone
-oyster shell
Term
good sources of P
Definition
Cereal grains, such as...
-Alfalfa
-Timothy Hay
Term
distribution of Mg
Definition
50% bones
40% soft tissues
10% blood
Term
concentration of Mg in the bones
Definition
0.5-0.7%
Term
soft tissues Mg can be found in
Definition
-cells
-liver
-kidney
-skeletal muscle
Term
some good sources of Ca and P
Definition
-dicalcium phosphate
-defluorinated phosphate
Term
distribution of Ca in soft tissue (plasma)
Definition
-45% in ionized form (physiologically active form)
-45% bound to proteins (predominantly albumin)
-10% complexed with anions (citrate, sulfate, phosphate)
Term
3 functions of Mg
Definition
-Normal skeletal development
-Oxidative phosphorylation in the mitochondria for ATP production.
-Enzyme activation
Term
signs of Mg deficiency
Definition
-Hyperirritability
-Increased mortality
-Ca, P, and K aggravation through depressed GIT absorption
Term
3 major electrolytes in poultry diets
Definition
-Na
-K
-Chloride
Term
Why is electrolyte balance in the body important?
Definition
Important in regulating...
-Water balance (osmotic pressure)
-Acid to base balance
Term
the major electrolyte in extracellular fluid
Definition
Na
Term
the major electrolyte in intracellular fluid
Definition
K
Term
how electrolytes concentration in intracellular and extracellular fluid is regulated
Definition
By way of the Na-K pump
-Na pumped out of the cell and K pumped into the cell
-The energy for this comes from hydrolysis of ATP
Term
how the Na-K pump works
Definition
-Na pumped out of the cell and K pumped into the cell
-The energy for this comes from hydrolysis of ATP
Term
the optimum electrolyte value in poultry diet (meq/kg of diet)
Definition
250 mEq/kg
Term
meq
Definition
milliequvalent
Term
how to calculate # of equivalents
Definition
# of equivalents = number of moles * valence
Term
What will happen if poultry diets have electrolyte imbalance?
Definition
-Poor growth & appetite
-Impaired health status (leg abnormalities in poultry)
-Response to thermal stress (thin eggshell)
-Increased incidences of milk fever and grass tetany in cattle
-Impaired nutrient metabolism
Term
Why is sulfur needed in the diets?
Definition
-Synthesis of Sulfur amino acids (meth, cyst) and vitamins (biotin & thiamin) via microbes
-Synthesis of collagen and mucopolysaccharides
Term
S is needed for synthesis of...
Definition
-Sulfur amino acids (meth, cyst)
-vitamins (biotin & thiamin) via microbes
-collagen
-mucopolysaccharides
Term
3 sources of S in animal nutrition
Definition
-Diet
-Sulfated forms of minerals
-Water
Term
dietary sources of S
Definition
-Sulfur amino acids (non-ruminants)
-Organic and inorganic sulfur compounds
Term
Why does the body need I?
Definition
Only known function: constituent of thyroxin & other thyroid active compounds (hormones) in the thyroid gland
-Hormones important for regulation of cellular metabolism
Term
signs of I deficiency
Definition
-Goiter
-Reduced growth and gonadal activity
-Dry skin and brittle hair
-Reproductive problems
Term
roles of Zn in the body
Definition
Constituent of numerous metalloenzymes
Term
metalloenzymes Zn is a part of
Definition
-Carbonic anhydrase
-Caboxypeptidases A and B
-Dehydragenases
-Alkaline phosphatase
-Ribonuclease
-DNA polymerase
Term
signs of Zn deficiency in chickens
Definition
-Growth retardation
-Anorexia
-Poor reproductive performance
-Impaired cell replication
-Poor feathering in chicken
-Impaired bone development due to disruption of chondrocyte differentiation in growth plate
Term
Why do Zn deficient chickens have short long bones?
Definition
because of disruption of chondrocyte differentiation in growth plate
Term
Why don't Zn deficient embryos have have limbs?
Definition
because of disruption of chondrocyte differentiation in growth plate; verified
Term
How does Mn deficiency cause perosis in chicken?
Definition
-Mn deficiency causes various bone abnormalities during embryonic and post-embryonic development.
-Mn deficiency affects epiphyseal growth plate cartilage for normal endochdrial bone growth.
-Mn plays an important role in the biosynthesis of proteoglycans, major components of cartilage extracellular matrix
-Mn is a cofactor for glycosyltransferase, which is critical for the formation of the glycosaminoglycan chondroitin sufate
Term
roles of Fe
Definition
Constituent of:
-Several metallo-proteins: hemoglobin, cytochromes, myoglobin
-Enzymes: catalase, peroxidase
Term
some Cu deficiency signs
Definition
-Hair depigmentation
-Aortic rupture
-Reduce bone strength
-Anemia via low Fe absorption
Term
how Cu deficiency causes aorta rupture or reduced bone strength
Definition
-Cu involved in collagen systhesis
-Cu deficiency causes defects and fragility in bone and reduces collagen crosslinks
-Cu is a cofactor of lysyl oxidase, which is involved in the formation of collagen crosslinks in bone.
-Cu deficiency reduces the function and activity of osteoblasts
Term
how Cu deficiency causes depigmentation
Definition
Cu is a cofactor of tyronsinase
Term
how Cu deficiency causes aortic rupture
Definition
Cu involved in collagen systhesis by being a cofactor of lysyl oxidase, which is involved in the formation of collagen crosslinks
Term
roles of Se
Definition
-Component of gluthanione peroxidase, catabolism of peroxides arising from tissue lipid oxidation
-Normal pancreatic function (pancreatic fibrosis)
-Can replace Vit. E functionally
Term
Which mineral deficiency causes perosis
Definition
Mn
Term
Which mineral deficiency causes parakeratosis
Definition
Zn
Term
Which mineral deficiency causes goiter
Definition
I
Term
3 forms of Vitamin A
Definition
-Alcohol (Retinol)
-Aldehyde (Retinal)
-Acid (Retinoic Acid)
Term
functions of Vitamin A
Definition
-Normal night vision
-Gene transcription
-Normal bone growth
-Normal epithelial cell lining
Term
signs of vitamin A deficiency
Definition
-Night blindness
-Diarrhea
-Loss of appetite
-Poor hair and feathers
-Loss of lens
-Opacity of cornea
-Xerosis of membranes
-Decreased growth
Term
difference between Vit D2 and D3
Definition
-Vitamin D2 is used in plants as ergosterol -Vitamin D3 is used in animals as cholesterol
Term
Vitamin D2 is used in ______ as ______
Definition
plants
ergosterol
Term
Vitamin D3 is used in ______ as ______
Definition
animals
cholesterol
Term
metabolic functions of Vit D
Definition
-Intestinal Ca + P absorption
-Renal absorption of Ca + P
-Bone metabolism
-Muscle growth
-Immune system functionality
Term
net effect of Calcitriol on serum Ca and P
Definition
Increased Ca + P
Term
signs of vitamin D deficiency (general)
Definition
-Reduced growth
-Loss of appetite
Term
signs of vitamin D deficiency (muscle)
Definition
muscle:
-Muscle weakness
Term
signs of vitamin D deficiency (skeletal)
Definition
-Lack of mineralization
-Deformation
-Swollen joints
-Delayed tooth eruption
-Bone pain
-Tender and rubbery bones
Term
3 isoforms of Vitamin E
Definition
-Alpha tocopherol
-Beta tocopherol
-Gamma tocopherol
Term
2 major functions of Vitamin E
Definition
-Biological free radical scavenger (antioxidant)
-Protein metabolism
Term
3 Vit E deficiency disorders
Definition
-Encephalomalacia (softening and loss of brain tissue after injury)
-Exudative diathesis (ED)
-Muscular lesions (myopathies)
Term
how Vitamin E deficiency symptoms can be prevented without Vitamin E supplementation
Definition
-using Se
-using synthetic antioxidants
-sometimes S amino acids

verified, but make sure you know which approach prevents which problem
Term
factors affecting Vit E requirement
Definition
-PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acids) in diet
-Se levels in diet
-Sulfur amino acids
-Riboflavin levels in diets
Term
Cysteine is essential for synthesis of...
Definition
glutathione
Term
Riboflavin needed for synthesis of...
Definition
fatty acid
Term
3 isoforms of Vit K
Definition
-Phylloquinone
-Menaquinone
-Menadione
Term
2 major functions of Vit K
Definition
-blood clotting
-bone formation
Term
how VitK increases Ca accumulation in bones
Definition
Bone mineralization via post-translational modification of bone matrix proteins.
-Gamma-carboxylglutamates(Gla) in bone matrix Glaproteins (Osteocalcin)
-1,25 vitDstimulates the formation of osteocalcinin bone
-Vitamin K carboxylates osteocalcinin the bone
Term
sweet clover disease (bleeding disease) in ruminants
Definition
Disease where dicumarol from moldy/spoiled sweet clover hay makes the liver unable to produce prothrombin, thus increasing hemorrhage
Term
Which mineral or vitamin is a co-factor for Gamma glutamycarboxylase?
Definition
Vitamin K
Term
Which mineral or vitamin is a co-factor for Glycosyltransferase?
Definition
Mn
Term
Which mineral or vitamin is a co-factor for Glutathione peroxidase?
Definition
Se
Term
Which mineral or vitamin is a co-factor for Tyrosinase?
Definition
Cu
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