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Can feeding rapeseed meal containing high levels of glucosinolate affect the trace mineral nutrition of livestock?

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Can feeding rapeseed meal containing high levels of glucosinolate affect the trace mineral nutrition of livestock?

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A. Yes, German researchers have shown that feeding 8.8% rapeseed meal containing 5.5% glucosinolates caused an iodine deficiency and reduced blood zinc concentrations in pigs. Additional trace mineral supplementation is indicated when the diet is high is glucosinolates.