Mineral supplements for beef cattle (2001)

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Olson, KC, M. S., Ph. D.
 Hale, Chad

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2001

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functions of minerals in beef cattle, beef cattle industry

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Beef cattle require a number of dietary mineral elements for normal bodily maintenance, growth, and reproduction. Minerals that are required in relatively large amounts are called major or macro elements. Those needed in small amounts are classified as micro, minor, or trace minerals. These terms, however, have no relationship to the metabolic importance of a mineral in the diet. A trace mineral can be as essential to the health and performance of an animal as a major mineral. The major minerals include calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, sodium, chlorine and sulfur. Among those needed in trace amounts are iron, zinc, manganese, copper, iodine, cobalt an selenium. This publication discusses the functions, animal requirements, and special considerations of these minerals.

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