Raw material and nutrient lexicon
Vitamin B2
As a component of the coenzymes FMN and FAD, vitaminB2 (riboflavin) takes on tasks in the energy metabolism of the body cells. It is involved in the transfer of hydrogen in the respiratory chain and in the oxidation and reduction processes for building up and breaking down fatty acids and amino acids. VitaminB2 deficiency can lead to inflammatory skin changes, growth depression, neurological disorders, a poorer hatching rate in poultry and a small litter size in sows. Particularly high vitaminB2 concentrations are found in dairy products such as skimmed milk and whey powder and in brewer's yeast. Plant feeds, especially cereals and tapioca, contain very little vitaminB2. In addition, the naturally occurring vitaminB2 can only be utilised by the animal to a limited extent. Therefore, supplementing the feed with vitaminB2 is of great importance to ensure that the animals are supplied with the required amount of vitamin B2.
