Vitamin D3 Powder Feed Grade NWS/CWS

Introduction

Vitamin D3, or cholecalciferol, plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy bones and overall metabolic function in young animals. As one of the primary forms of vitamin D, it significantly influences the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus, essential minerals for bone development. The main function of vitamin D3 is to facilitate the normal absorption of these minerals in the small intestine, ensuring that young animals receive the necessary nutrients for proper growth and skeletal health.

A deficiency in vitamin D3 can lead to detrimental effects on bone density and strength, underscoring the importance of adequate levels of this vital nutrient in the diet of growing animals.

Therefore, incorporating sources of vitamin D3 is critical in promoting optimal health and development during the early stages of an animal's life.

COA

Item	SPECIFICATION	RESULT
Appearance	Off-white to brownish-yellow fine particles	Complies
Identification: Color Reaction	Positive	Positive
Vitamin D3 Content	≥500,000IU/g	507,600IU/g
Loss on drying	≤5.0%	4.0%
Granularity	① 100%go through the sieve of 0.85mm (US standard mesh sieve No.20) ② More than 85% go through the sieve of 0.425mm (US standard mesh sieve No.40)	① 100%   ② 98.2%

Functions and Applications

The basic function of vitamin D3 is to participate in the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus in the body, promote the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the intestine, adjust the ratio of calcium and phosphorus absorption, and promote bone calcification and normal development. It is necessary for the formation of normal bones, beaks, claws and eggshells.In addition, it also has the function of promoting the reproduction and differentiation of immune cells and improving the body's immune function.

Lack of vitamin D3, even if calcium and phosphorus are sufficient, they cannot be deposited well in the bones. Young animals and poultry are prone to rickets and rickets, poor tooth development, and growth retardation

Lack of vitamin D3, adult animals develop osteoporosis, hens are prone to soft-shelled eggs, thin-shelled eggs, excessive vitamin D deficiency in females during pregnancy can cause birth defects in newborns, and the bones of the females themselves are also damaged.