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Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Anti-Infective Vitamin
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Question (English)
Which vitamin is known as the 'anti-infective vitamin'?
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin A ✓ Correct
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Vitamin A
Vitamin A (Retinol) maintains the integrity of epithelial tissues (skin, respiratory, GI, urinary tracts) — the first line of defence against infection.
Vitamin A Deficiency
- Poultry: 'Nutritional roup' (dry eyes, nasal discharge)
- All species: Keratinisation of epithelial surfaces → increased susceptibility to infections
All Vitamin Function Names
- Anti-infective → Vitamin A
- Anti-sterility → Vitamin E
- Anti-stress → Vitamin C
- Anti-haemorrhagic → Vitamin K
- Anti-rachitic → Vitamin D
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