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Can excess calcium or phosphorus affect manganese utilization by chickens?

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Can excess calcium or phosphorus affect manganese utilization by chickens?

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A. Yes, studies conducted at the University of Illinois showed that feeding .88% excess inorganic phosphorus, alone or in combination with excess calcium, reduced manganese utilization by 50-65%. These trials showed that excess phosphorus is more antagonistic to manganese than is excess calcium.