Description

Vitamin C

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) is a 6-carbon lactone that is synthesized from glucose by livestock. Birds have the ability to synthesize ascorbic acid, however, this is insufficient under stress conditions.

• Oxidative damage has been fingered to increase with a decline in plasma levels of zinc, folic acid, vitamins C and E, and other minerals.
• The role of Vitamin C in the animal body cannot be underestimated. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is involved in wound healing, blood clotting, synthesis of steroid hormones, as well as oxidation & reduction processes.
• Hence, it makes the animal body more resistant to infections and anything that causes stress.

The benefits of vitamin C for livestock

• Generally defined as organic compounds that are required in small amounts in diets for normal growth, health, and reproduction, they act as mediators of or participate in fundamental biochemical pathways.
• It enhances the biosynthesis of the hormone-corticosterone- known to increase energy supply during periods of stress.
• Thus it improves the performance of newly hatched, growing, and adult birds- after stress conditions.
• It also counteracts the adverse effects of unfavorable weather and housing conditions, and in the case of intoxications or diseases.
• They are involved in the oxidation and reduction complexes resulting in the transfer of the hydrogen-linked to the adrenal hormones.
• Supplementation of poultry diets with the product improves egg production, growth rate, egg-shell strength, and thickness, spermatozoa production, and fertility.
• It acts as an anti-oxidant and photo protectant, thus it enhances cellular antioxidant defenses by limiting ultraviolet (UV) light exposure-induced damage.
• Improves nutrient digestibility and feed efficiency.
• Ascorbic acid is a natural antihistamine (detoxifies and prevents the release of histamine)
• It boosts the immune system by modulating phagocytic activity, therefore it facilitates wound healing.

Composition

Contains per gram;

• Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) …… 1000mg

Vitamin C: Dosage and Administration

For oral administration via feed, milk, or drinking water.

• Poultry: 150g to medicate 1000 liters of water
• Cattle: 8g per animal, per day
• Calves: 2g per animal, per day
• Pigs: 150g to medicate 1000 liters of drinking water