Which disease occurs in animals due to cobalt deficiency

  • Cobalt is very essential for ruminant animals as it is found in very limited quantities in their body. The lack of cobalt occurs in food items because the soil in which it was grown also lacked cobalt in the soil.
  • It helps in the synthesis of vitamin B12, which helps in the formation of  red blood cells and growth.
  • Lack of appetite due to cobalt can cause weakness, Pica, Diarrhea, and infertility.
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