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Can trace mineral deficiencies affect the birthing process?

April 26, 2017affect birthing deficiencies Mineral process trace

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Can trace mineral deficiencies affect the birthing process?

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A. Yes. Recent data in sheep, pigs and rats has shown that zinc deficiency can result in prolonged labor, retained placentas and an increased number of stillborns. These symptoms can occur without other signs of zinc deficiency. Feeding a well fortified trace mineralized salt should prevent zinc deficiency.