Minerals play an integral role in many reactions throughout the body, and they are critical for animal health and performance. Bioavailability, individual animal consumption, individual mineral interactions, and variable plant and soil mineral concentrations make strategic mineral programs challenging. The differences between toxicity and deficiencies are small and can greatly affect sheep production.
Consider mineral needs for sheep
Producers must weigh all the possible options before providing mineral supplements to sheep.
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