Trace elements Trace elements refer to various elements such as iron, copper, manganese, cobalt, zinc, iodine, molybdenum, fluorine, chromium and other elements that are present in small amounts in the body. Although the content of trace elements is small, they play a very important role in the life activities of the entire body. Because their functions are closely related to enzymes, hormones, vitamins and other biologically active substances in animals. For example, zinc is a component of carbonic anhydrase, uricase and alkaline phosphate, iodine is a component of thyroxine, cobalt is a component of vitamin B12, selenium is the active center element of glutathione peroxidase, and is closely related to vitamins E is extremely closely related, etc.

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When trace elements are lacking, it will lead to a series of metabolic process disorders, stunted growth and development, reproductive dysfunction, reduced production performance and reduced resistance to disease, etc., which will lead to serious consequences of dog death. Trace elements mainly come from feed and drinking water, so full attention must be paid to trace elements during dog breeding.