Toxicity of Vitamin D

Vieth, Reinhold

doi:10.1007/978-1-60327-303-9_31

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“…It should be noted that despite the potential positive effects of vitamin D in pig farming and its low risk of natural overdose, excessive supplemental doses can be harmful. Prolonged intake of high doses of vitamin D supplements can lead to toxicity, resulting in hypercalcemia, soft tissue mineralisation, reduced feed intake and growth rate, or even death [78,154,155].…”

Section: Vitamin Dmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Role of Vitamins in Mitigating the Effects of Various Stress Factors in Pigs Breeding

Smołucha,

Steg,

Oczkowicz

2024

Animals

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Good practices in farm animal care are crucial for upholding animal well-being, efficiency, and health. Pigs, like other farm animals, are exposed to various stressors, including environmental, nutritional, chemical, psychological, physiological, and metabolic stressors, which can disrupt their internal balance and compromise their well-being. Oxidative stress can adversely affect animal performance, fertility, and immunity, leading to economic losses for farmers. Dietary considerations are hugely important in attaining these objectives. This paper reviews studies investigating the impact of additional vitamin supplementation on stress reduction in pigs. Vitamin A can be beneficial in counteracting viral and parasitic threats. Vitamin B can be a potential solution for reproductive issues, but it might also be beneficial in reducing the effects of inappropriate nutrition. Vitamin C plays a vital role in reducing the effects of heat stress or exposure to toxins in pigs. Vitamin D proves to be beneficial in addressing stress induced mostly by infections and weaning, while vitamin E has been shown to mitigate the effects of toxins, heat stress, or transport stress. This review highlights the potential benefits of these dietary antioxidants in maintaining pig health, enhancing productivity, and counteracting the adverse effects of various stressors. Understanding the role of vitamins in pig nutrition and stress management is vital for optimising farm animal welfare and production efficiency.

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Section: Vitamin Dmentioning

confidence: 99%