Animal Nutrition & Health

Vitamin B6

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 B6 (piridoxyne): essential for metabolism and central nervous system

Vitamin B6 serves as coenzyme in more than 100 enzymes catalysing biochemical reaction in the body. Like other B vitamins is essential for carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism. Piridoxine is also pillar for the conversion of the aminoacid tryptophan into niacin as well as in the conversion of tryptophan into serotonine in the brain, an important neurotransmitter.

For more information on DSM Vitamin Supplementation Guidelines.

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DSM ProductContent (min.)Formulation TechnologyApplication
ROVIMIX® B699% (990 g/kg)Fine crystalline powderMash, Pellet, Expansion, Extrusion, Milk replacer/Water

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Main functions:

  • Coenzyme in amino acid, fat and carbohydrate metabolism
  • Essential for DNA and RNA synthesis
  • Involved in the synthesis of niacin from tryptophan

Deficiency symptoms:

  • Reduced growth rate, lesser feed intake and protein retention
  • Dermatitis, rough and deficient plumage
  • Inflamed edema of the eyelids
  • Disorders of blood parameters, anemia and ascites
  • Muscular convulsions followed by paralysis.
  • Reduced hatchability

Main functions:

  • Aminoacids, fats and carbohydrate  metabolism
  • Essential for DNA and RNA synthesis
  • Involved in the synthesis of niacin from tryptophan

Deficiency symptoms:

  • Growth retardation, lesser feed intake and protein retention
  • Dermatitis, rough hair coat, scaly skin
  • Disorders of blood parameters
  • Brown exudate of the eyes
  • Anaemia and ascites
  • Muscular convulsions, incoordination of movements and paralysis

Main functions:

  • Aminoacids, fats and carbohydrate metabolism
  • Essential for DNA and RNA synthesis
  • Involved in the synthesis of niacin from tryptophan

Deficiency symptoms:

  • Growth retardation, lesser feed intake and protein retention
  • Dermatitis, rough hair coat, scaly skin
  • Disorders of blood parameters
  • Muscular convulsions followed by paralysis

Main functions:

  • Aminoacids, fats and carbohydrate metabolism
  • Essential for DNA and RNA synthesis
  • Involved in the synthesis of niacin from tryptophan

Deficiency symptoms:

  • Malfunction of central and peripheral nervous system
  • Growth retardation
  • Haematological index changes
  • Hyperirritability
  • Lesions
  • Lethargy
  • Loss of appetite up to anorexia
  • Organ pathological changes (pancreas, kidney, liver, intestine)
  • Tetany

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