CHARACTERISTICS AND FUNCTIONS OF VITAMINS:

Absorbed and excreted with fat
Vitamin AUseful for reproduction functions; for well conditioned skin and a shiny coat; helps keep the visual system in good condition; and helps produce antibodies.
Vitamin DHelps the absorption of calcium and phosphorus necessary for bones and teeth. It also prevents rachitis.
Vitamin EUseful for the reproductive functions. Also a natural fat preservative.
Vitamin KUseful for proper blood coagulation.

Absorbed and excreted with water
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)Helps prevent common diseases such as anemia and hemorrhaging.
CholineIncreases rate of growth and decreases fat content in the liver.
B ComplexEnsures proper growth and reproduction.
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)Helps maintain normal concentration of hemoglobin in blood. Helps growth especially during and after weaning period. Helps the formation of choline and methionine.
Niacin (B3)Helps maintain proper growth; important for coenzymes, transformation of fat, carbohydrates and proteins.
Thiamin (B1)May prevent certain neurological disorders and maintains weight. Can predispose formation of vitamin C in the intestine.
Pyridoxine (B6)Important for the transformation of proteins. Helps to transform linoleic acid into arachidonic acid.
Pantothenic Acid (B5)Increases the effectiveness of the transformation of carbohydrates into energy. Prevents certain neurological disorders. Important during growth period.
Biotin complex (B)Maintains well-conditioned skin.
Folic acid complex (B)Important for cellular reproduction and the formation of choline.
Riboflavin (B2)Prevents certain neurological disorders, opacity of the cornea and maintains well-conditioned skin and coat.