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Spotlight on Rovimix® Calpan, AKA Vitamin B5
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) was discovered in 1931 as a growth factor (“bios”) for yeast cells. Found in virtually every food and feedstuff, the vitamin was named by scientists after the Greek “pantos” which means “from everywhere.” However, although the presence of vitamin B5 is widespread, concentrations in feedstuffs are usually low, especially in cereal grains. Richest feed sources include alfalfa hay, peanut meal, soybean meal, molasses, yeast and wheat bran. Although relatively low in pantothenic acid, corn plus SBM provides a broiler starter with good bioavailability of about 20% of the chick’s requirement. After its discovery, synthetic pantothenic acid was soon available as the active d-isomer (d-pantothenic acid) which when combined with calcium yields “Calpan”, one of the more stable vitamins in modern vitamin premixes.
Deficiency symptoms are non-specific, such as poor growth and dermatitis. However, hatchability in broiler breeders can be greatly reduced compared to growth rate, so that B5 requirements are higher for breeders (15 mg/kg of ration) than layers (8 mg/kg) or broiler finishers (10 mg/kg). Similarly, gestating/lactating sows have the highest requirement in swine (35 mg/kg ration), with growing/finishing pigs and replacement gilts the lowest at 15-20 mg/kg.
Pantothenic acid functions in virtually all pathways for protein and energy (fat and carbohydrate) metabolism, and is therefore a critical supplemental vitamin for all monogastric animals. In a broiler premix, Calpan is the most expensive B vitamin and because of its relatively high use rates often ranks in the top 3 costs of a broiler vitamin premix
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Crocs Women’s Kadee Ii Flip Flops | Sandals
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- Cute Meets Comfortable: Every Lady Needs A Casual, Slide Sandal And Crocs Has The Perfect Option. The New Kadee Ii Slide Sandals For Women Pair Perfectly With Any Outfit!
- Water-Friendly: These Slide Sandals For Women Are Water-Friendly And Designed To Channel Water Away. Needless To Say, If You’Ll Be Near The Water, You’Ll Want To Have These Sandals With You.
- What Size Should I Buy?: These Women’S Sandals Offer A Relaxed Fit And We Recommend Ordering A Size Up To The Next Largest Whole Size.
- Iconic Comfort: From Lakeside To Date Night, These Women’S Sandals Are Flexible And Made Of Croslite Material For Iconic Crocs Comfort. Soft, Flexible Straps Were Constructed For Easy Slip On And Off.
- Shop with Confidence: Crocs products are backed by our 90-day manufacturer’s warranty for high quality and authenticity. Terms and conditions apply
£29.00£31.789% offCrocs Women’s Kadee Ii Flip Flops | Sandals
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Crocs Men’s Literide 360 Pacer Sneaker
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- Pick the perfect Crocs size: Crocs use US sizing on the sole; UK sizes follow a one-size conversion (e.g., US M5 | W7 corresponds to UK M4 | W5), If you typically wear a half size, we recommend you order a size up
- Get the Right Fit: Crocs go by US sizes on the sole, make sure you are on point with the conversion check our size chart below
£43.00£45.075% offCrocs Men’s Literide 360 Pacer Sneaker
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Crocs Women’s Kadee Ii Flip W Flop
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Material composition90% Croslite, 10% ThermoplasticCare instructionsPlease avoid leaving Corcs where they will be exposed to heat or sun, such as a dish washer, washing machine, or hot car, as this can cause the shoes to shrink or warp.Sole materialRubberOuter materialSynthetic£25.99 -
BOSS Men’s Chronograph Quartz Watch Hero
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- Chronograph movement / Date function
- Case thickness 12.3mm, Case Diameter 43mm
- Blue Dial
- Stainless steel bracelet
- 5 ATM water resistance
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