Tag: mineral supplementation
Ecovite Drifos P12 and P6: Weather resistant phosphate supplements
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
Over 90% of South African soils are deficient in the mineral phosphorus. The country’s warm, dry climate contributes to low...
Mineral deficiencies in game
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes
One of the goals of a game rancher is to breed enough trophy-quality animals that are healthy, productive, and fertile....
The future calf in mind: Supplementation of beef cows
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes
The nutritional requirements of beef cows change as they proceed through different production phases. The supplementation of beef cows in...
Mineral supplementation for ruminants
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes
This article provides a brief overview of a very important but complex subject. The aim is to give the ruminant...
Lick supplements: Set your goals for every season
The annual transition from winter to summer, and from summer to winter, gives rise to changes in the lick requirements of livestock. The specific...
Mineral and vitamin supplementation in the dry season
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes
Although vitamins and minerals play a critical role in maintaining the health of production animals through their diet, this role...
