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<blockquote data-quote="Anonymous" data-source="post: 8591"><p>While all animals require sodium and chlorine in their diets, cattle do not have a requirement for salt per se. These minerals can be obtained from other sources and in many cases much of this requirment can be obtained through the forages they consume. Salt in minerals and/or in protein mixes can be used for two purposes: 1) to stimulate intake - cattle can overeat on salt just like we can. The can also become acclimated to higher levels as well. 2) As an intake limiter. A rule of thumb states that a mature cow will eat about 1 lb. per head per day. This is highly variable and not a consistent way to manage intake.<p>Dr. Steve Blezinger<p></p><p><br></p><p><br><hr size=4 width=75%><p></p><p></p><p></p><p> <a href="mailto:sblez@peoplescom.net">sblez@peoplescom.net</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Anonymous, post: 8591"] While all animals require sodium and chlorine in their diets, cattle do not have a requirement for salt per se. These minerals can be obtained from other sources and in many cases much of this requirment can be obtained through the forages they consume. Salt in minerals and/or in protein mixes can be used for two purposes: 1) to stimulate intake - cattle can overeat on salt just like we can. The can also become acclimated to higher levels as well. 2) As an intake limiter. A rule of thumb states that a mature cow will eat about 1 lb. per head per day. This is highly variable and not a consistent way to manage intake.<p>Dr. Steve Blezinger<p> <br> <br><hr size=4 width=75%><p> [email=sblez@peoplescom.net]sblez@peoplescom.net[/email] [/QUOTE]
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