Plant phytates do not affect added zinc in pig feed

It is well known that phytates are an obstruction for phosphorus uptake by pigs. For long, the same has been thought for all types of zinc. Recent studies, however, indicate that plant phytates do not affect zinc that has been provided as feed supplement. By Agathe Romeo, R&D, Animine, France Zinc (Zn) is an essential nutrient that is involved in the growth and immune function of monogastric animals. The mineral is involved in many metabolic functions, including protein synthesi