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Micronutrients - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Boosting the immune system
      - Promotes healthy bone & tissue growth
      - Promotes fertility
      - Improves night vision
      - Improves the metabolism of fats and lipids
    - - Green leaves - Carotene in green leaves is converted by the horse and surplus is stored in the liver. These stores may be used over winter.
      - Carrots
      - Good Hay
      - Cod Liver Oil
    - - Supressed appetite
      - Poor growth
      - Loss of condition
      - Susceptibility to respiratory infections
      - Infertility
      - Skin disorders
      - Diarrhoea
  - - - Swollen Joints
      - Skeletal problems]
      - Lameness
  - - - Aids oxygen absorption so improves stamina
      - Helps prevent Azoturia (Tying Up)
      - Improves fertility
      - Aids Muscle development
      - Reduces nervousness
    - - Red blood cell defects
      - Infertility
      - Degeneration of muscle tissue
      - Liver damage
  - - - Aids utilisation of iron
      - It fortifies the immune system
      - Reduces skin problems
  - - - B1
        
        Regulates the metabolism of CHO
        
        Deficiency = poor growth, loss of condition & incoordination
      - B2
        
        Important for the health of the nervous system & cardiac muscle. It also aids metabolism of CHO & Protein
        
        Deficiency = poor growth & condition and low energy levels
      - B6
        
        Aids the metabolism of Lipids, CHO & Proteins
        
        Deficiency is rare
- - - - Is required for healthy bone growth, nerve & muscle function, lactation & blood clotting.
      - Found in limestone flour, grass, alfalfa and clover
    - - Required for healthy bone growth and energy
      - Found in grass and in cereals
    - - Controls fluid balance, aids digestion by producing bile, aids the formation of blood
      - Deficiency leads to fatigue, lack of appetite & slow digestion
    - - Aids nerve & muscle function, aids CHO uptake
      - Found in green forage
      - Deficiency of potassium is similar to that of sodium
    - - Needed in the gastric fluid for the digestion of protein
      - Deficiency is very unlikely
    - - Aids the formation of bones & teeth.
      - Aids nerve & muscle function, cell metabolism, activates digestive enzymes
      - Found in linseed, soya, carrots & alfalfa