The essence of mineral nutrition for ducks

Proper nutrition schemes are essential for ducks to thrive under commercial conditions. In this respect, trace minerals play an important role for the development of physiological functions such as feathering, bone development and immunity. Organic minerals have the potential benefit of improving mineral utilisation whilst reducing their excretion. By Zöe Stevenson, Alltech European Bioscience Research Centre, Dunboyne, Ireland Most of the research on mineral requirements for livestock spe