Diet plays a pivotal role in controlling animal health status through influencing the immune system. Nutrients can influence several, if not all, aspects of immune response [66]. Nutrient deficiencies increase susceptibility to most infectious diseases, including bacterial, viral, and parasitic diseases.
Why is an animals diet important?
A nutritionally balanced diet is necessary to maintain good health and meet the biological requirements of an animal. Poor provision of food can cause an animal to experience compromised physical health which can lead to poor mental well-being.
How does nutrition play an important role in animal production and health?
Like humans, livestock animals need a balanced diet containing all the necessary nutrients, fluids, minerals, and vitamins. Proper nutrition gives your animals the vigor to grow, develop, and reproduce, and strong immunity to fight off infections.
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