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Even pasture fed cows can be deficient in beta carotene

Research has shown even pasture fed cows are short of beta carotene at some point during the breeding cycle.

Katie Fallon
Livestock Specialist
clock • 1 min read
Even pasture fed cows can be deficient in beta carotene

Research has shown even pasture fed cows are short of beta carotene at some point during the breeding cycle. Beta-carotene acts as an antioxidant for oocyte cells and produces vitamin A which influences...

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