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<p>Most of the body's iodine (I) is found in the thyroid gland where it is necessary for the synthesis of thyroid hormones that regulate basal metabolism. The requirement for iodine is set to 0.3 mg/kg dry matter in the ration. Iodine is usually added to commercial compound feeds and mineral mixtures.</p>