Vitamin B7

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Also known as Biotin or Vitamin H.

What it Does[edit]

Encourages growth.

  • Water soluble.

Symptoms of Deficiency[edit]

Anorexia, poor growth, increased mortality, poor food conversion efficiency, muscle atrophy, spastic convulsions.

Prevention[edit]

Feed your animal at least three different types of food. This will ensure it gets adequate supply of this vitamin.

  • Don't use old food. Vitamins decay very rapidly once exposed to the air, heat or being frozen. Try to feed food that is no more than 6 months old.

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