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Effect of low to normal dietary phosphorus levels on zinc metabolism and tissue distribution in calves

Journal Article · · J. Anim. Sci.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6297932

Sixteen 10-wk-old, phosphorus (P)-depleted Holstein bull calves were fed for 6 wk a control diet containing .08% P or P-supplemented diets containing .14, .20 or .32% P with supplemental P from two sources (CDP and Dynafos). The diets contained .45, .56, .66 and .87% Ca. After 5 wk of the experiment, the calves were dosed orally with WVZn, and daily total fecal collections were initiated. At the end of the experimental period, the calves were killed and tissue samples were taken for total Zn and WVZn analyses. Growth, feed intake and feed efficiency improved with increasing dietary P levels. Level of dietary P and Ca had little or no effect on total Zn content of rib, tibia, liver, heart, kidney, muscle or blood. Likewise, WVZn absorption and content in most tissues were not affected. The results do not preclude the possibility of some minor effects of P levels on Zn metabolism. However, it is apparent that when adequate Zn is fed, any effects are likely to be of little or no practical importance.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Georgia, Athens
OSTI ID:
6297932
Journal Information:
J. Anim. Sci.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Anim. Sci.; (United States) Vol. 2; ISSN JANSA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English