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This textbook on the Micronutrient Nutrition in Farm Animals presents concise, up-to-date information on mineral and vitamin nutrition for livestock and poultry. The text in this textbook is categorized into three sections i.e. section A - Mineral Nutrition and section B - Vitamin Nutrition and section C - Role of Micronutrients in Oxidative Stress and Immunity. The mineral section is comprised of 20 chapters; which provide a comprehensive overview of the mineral’s history, dietary sources, distribution in the body, metabolism, biological functions, as well as their requirements, deficiency and toxicity for various animals and mineral status of common feedstuffs. The vitamin section is comprised of 16 chapters and devoted to the history of vitamins, classification, structure of different vitamins, sources, absorption and metabolism, biological functions, requirements and hypervitaminosis. The role of micronutrients in oxidative stress and immunity detailed about the oxidative stress and its impact on the immune status. A unique feature of this book is the detailed description of the practical implications of micronutrient deficiencies and excesses, and of the conditions that might result. The book is intended for undergraduate and post-graduate students with a basic understanding of animal and veterinary science. This book also forms a useful reference for veterinary practitioners and those concerned with human nutrition