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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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Nestle / Purina Pet Things Go-cat Adult Cat With Chicken & Duck 750g (Pack of 5)
Brand Nestle / Purina Flavour Duck, Chicken Age range (description) Adult Item form Stick Unit count 3750.0 gram £5.00£6.0017% off -
Purina Tidy Cats Hooded Litter Box System, BREEZE Hooded System Starter Kit Litter Box, Litter Pellets & Pads White
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- Purina Tidy Cats Hooded Litter Box System, BREEZE Hooded System Starter Kit Litter Box, Litter Pellets & Pads
- Easy-open hinged hood allows for quick, easy cleaning
- Don’t Settle for Basic and only 2-3 days. Breeze litter pads are designed to last for 7 days for one cat.
- Pellet system separates urine and solids to help control odors
- International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions.
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Purina Dentalife Dental Treats For Cats Bundle; Savory Salmon And Tasty Chicken
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ASIN B01HCBDOJI Customer Reviews 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Gourmet Gold Chicken & Liver in Gravy 12 x 85g 1020g (Pack of 2)
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ASIN B0CMPZ53P3 Best Sellers Rank 148,099 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
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Brand Gourmet Flavour Salmon Age range (description) Adult Item form Wet Specific uses for product Cat Food £12.20 -
SUNTRADE 6Pcs Cat Toy Sisal Ball Pet Scratching Ball Chew Eco-Friendly Toy Pets Interactive Toy Bite and Wear Resistant(Random Color)
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ASIN B0C2XR682N Customer Reviews 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Iris Ohyama Cat Litter Tray with Scoop, Grey, Easy to Clean, Cat Litter Box, Detachable Spill Preventing Walls, For Kittens, Adult Cats, Rabbits, BPA Free, Open Top, Modern, CLH-12
Colour Grey Brand Iris Ohyama Size CLH-12, Open Top Material Polypropylene, Plastic Product dimensions 48.5L x 38W x 30.5H centimetres Item weight 0.92 Kilograms Style CLH-12, Open Top Target species Cat Weight limit 6.8 Kilograms EU Spare Part Availability Duration 2 Years £16.66 -
Cat Cave, Felted Cat Cave, Everest Mushroom Cave, 100% Wool, Handmade
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- Handmade usin NewZealand Wool using wet felting process
- Handmade from start to finish using ethically sourced wool and chemical free dyes!
- Cats tend to love diggin their claws in wool so a perfect place to relax in.
- Supports the Himalayan Artisans who help make them
- Minimal carbon footprint in the entire manufactirng and shipping processes
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