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Are the trace minerals in cereal grains readily absorbed by poultry?

April 26, 2017absorbed cereal grains minerals poultry trace

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Are the trace minerals in cereal grains readily absorbed by poultry?

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A. It probably depends on the mineral. Recent German research showed that the zinc and manganese bioavailabilities for corn, barley, wheat and oats were around 50%. In comparison, copper bioavailabilities were in the 75% range for the same grains.