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Vitamin B12

dsm-firmenich ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS

B group vitamins act as coenzymes on different metabolic pathways and, in many biochemical reactions multiple B-group vitamins are involved at the same time. Their presence is fundamental for the normal functioning of the organism.

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin): the anti-anemic factor 

Vitamin B12 is a coenzyme in intermediate metabolism. However its main known functionality is its role in blood cell formation and the ability to prevent certain forms of anaemia and neurological disturbancies.

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dsm-firmenich ProductContent (min.)Formulation TechnologyApplication
Vitamin B12 1% Feed Grade1% (10 g/kg)Fine crystalline powderMash, Pellet, Expansion, Extrusion
ROVIMIX® B12 1% Feed Grade1% (10 g/kg)Spray-dried powerMash, Pellet, Expansion, Extrusion

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Main functions:

  • Synthesis of red blood cells and growth
  • Involved in methionine metabolism
  • Coenzyme in nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) and protein metabolism
  • Metabolism of fats and carbohydrates

Deficiency symptoms:

  • Reduced growth rate and lower feed conversion
  • Defective feathering, poor plumage
  • Leg weakness, perosis
  • Gizzard erosion
  • Reduced hatchability and higher embryo mortality

Main functions:

  • Synthesis of red blood cells and growth
  • Involved in methionine metabolism
  • Coenzyme in nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) and protein metabolism
  • Metabolism of fats and carbohydrates

Deficiency symptoms:

  • Synthesis of red blood cells and growth
  • Involved in methionine metabolism
  • Coenzyme in nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) and protein metabolism
  • Metabolism of fats and carbohydrates

Main functions:

  • Synthesis of red blood cells and growth
  • Essential in utilization of propionic acid (and thus the production of glucose and lactose)
  • Involved in methionine metabolism
  • Coenzyme in nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) and protein metabolism
  • Metabolism of fats and carbohydrates

Deficiency symptoms:

  • Anaemia
  • Reduced milk yield in diets with low cobalt supply
  • Growth retardation and lower feed conversion
  • Reduced production of DNA and RNA
  • Leg weakness
  • Increased excitability

Main functions:

  • Synthesis of red blood cells and growth
  • Involved in methionine metabolism
  • Coenzyme in nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) and protein metabolism
  • Metabolism of fats and carbohydrates

Deficiency symptoms:

  • Reduced production of DNA and RNA
  • Growth retardation
  • Hematological index changes: anaemia
  • Loss of appetite up to anorexia
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