Role of micronutrients in poultry production

Micronutrients are essential nutrients that birds require in small quantities to perform various vital physiological functions in the body. Even though dietary requirements are minor, they play a major role in the body metabolism, enzyme system, various physiological functions, reproduction and growth. However, most of these micronutrients cannot be synthesised by the bird itself. The micronutrient requirements of different species of birds that were recommended by BIS, NRC, ARC, etc. long ago