Mineral supplementation is an essential component for any successful cattle operation. They are the building blocks for things like growth, reproduction, and basic maintenance. It is important that your cattle get all of the minerals that their body needs.
The problem with this is that your forages will not provide all of the nutrients that they will need by themselves. No matter where you are located there will always be something that is lacking, This is where providing a mineral supplement is mandatory.
However, deciding what type of mineral you need to provide can be a bit confusing if you do not know what to look for at the feed store. There are many different choices to go with, some may work but some are just a rip-off. It is essential for a producer to know what to look for before they make any purchases. Here are some things to consider when making that decision:
Salt blocks come in a variety of colors, as any trip to your local feed store will tell you. The specific color of the block will tell you two things about it. One of those is what kind of nutrients are contained in it. The second one is what kind of use it is intended for.
