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.

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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. Beta-carotene acts as an antioxidant for oocyte cells and produces vitamin A which influences...

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