In animals, as in humans, molybdenum is used to help rid the body of waste products from digesting food, as well as playing a part in producing cellular energy.
In animals, as in humans, molybdenum is needed in enzymes which manage chemical reactions of ...
In animals, as in humans, molybdenum is needed in enzymes which manage chemical reactions of sulfur and nitrogen compounds in the body, helping to metabolize toxins.
Molybdenum also influences protein synthesis, and the metabolism of phosphorus, sulfur, potassium, iron, copper, zinc, and iodine. With some animals (chicks, red trout) added dietary molybdenum stimulates growth.
Ruminant animals such as cows and sheep have different digestive mechanisms from humans and can be susceptible to molybdenum accumulation. In areas where the pasture and forage are rich in molybdenum, ruminant animals can be at risk of developing molybdenosis – a molybdenum-induced form of copper deficiency – which can be remedied with copper supplementation.