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Effect of SQM Iron in Broilers Under Microbial Exposure

Published: September 11, 2019
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Iron plays an important role in poultry nutrition. From the active site in the heme group in blood to functional groups in enzymes, iron is critical for metabolic balance. These roles for iron aren’t unique to animals, as it is also important in the growth of bacteria, including pathogens. Also, iron is a significant antagonist against minerals, vitamins and other nutrients in diets. The ri...
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Jack Garrett, PhD
Qualitech
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Amin Nahal
21 de septiembre de 2019
what does it mean SQM IRON
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Jack Garrett, PhD
Qualitech
23 de septiembre de 2019
Amin Nahal SQM Iron is the commercial brand name for QualiTech's organic iron product. It is a chelated iron using a proprietary combination of polysaccharides to complex with the metal and avoid interactions with antagonists that could render the metal unavailable for absorption by the animal. It appears to also limit the minerals availability to pathogenic microorganisms which is what we are taking advantage of in this study. I hope that answers your question.
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