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What’s everyone using for minerals.
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<blockquote data-quote="gusea305" data-source="post: 1729806" data-attributes="member: 28927"><p>I think it depends on a number of factors dependant on where you are located, what is lacking in their feed, in the soil etc.</p><p></p><p>Where I am we have to make certain our minerals are high in magnesium and selenium. You might notice that if you buy a calcium supplement it usually comes as Cal-Mag. The reason this is is because of what is called nutrient lock out. If we are lacking in magnesium we have a hard time uptaking calcium. It is the same for your grass, and therefore the animals that eat it. It rains so much here and the soil is so acidic that without these supplements we could actually loose a cow when she calves because she dumps what calcium she has into her milk.</p><p></p><p>Your best bet is to talk to your local state university extension service to see what is needed for your particular environment.</p><p></p><p>Years ago I lost a cow figuring this out. It won't happen again let me tell you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gusea305, post: 1729806, member: 28927"] I think it depends on a number of factors dependant on where you are located, what is lacking in their feed, in the soil etc. Where I am we have to make certain our minerals are high in magnesium and selenium. You might notice that if you buy a calcium supplement it usually comes as Cal-Mag. The reason this is is because of what is called nutrient lock out. If we are lacking in magnesium we have a hard time uptaking calcium. It is the same for your grass, and therefore the animals that eat it. It rains so much here and the soil is so acidic that without these supplements we could actually loose a cow when she calves because she dumps what calcium she has into her milk. Your best bet is to talk to your local state university extension service to see what is needed for your particular environment. Years ago I lost a cow figuring this out. It won't happen again let me tell you. [/QUOTE]
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