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SALTLICK 5KG
₵50
Saltlicks are mineral licks that farmers place in pastures for livestock or wildlife to lick. They provide essential minerals such as sodium, calcium, iron, zinc, and others. Saltlicks can prevent animals from having abnormal cravings, increase milk production, improve digestion, and enhance performance.
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Salt licks play several important roles in the health and well-being of farm animals:
- Sodium and Mineral Intake: Salt licks provide essential minerals, including sodium, which is crucial for proper metabolic function, nerve transmission, and maintaining fluid balance in the body. Additionally, salt licks may contain other minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and trace minerals like zinc and copper, which are necessary for various physiological processes in farm animals.
- Preventing Nutritional Deficiencies: Farm animals may not always receive sufficient amounts of minerals from their regular diet, especially if they are grazing on pasture or consuming feedstuffs that are deficient in certain minerals. Salt licks serve as a convenient and effective way to supplement their diet and prevent mineral deficiencies, which can lead to health problems such as poor growth, reduced reproductive performance, and weakened immune function.
- Promoting Hydration: Salt licks can stimulate farm animals to drink more water, which is essential for maintaining hydration, regulating body temperature, aiding digestion, and flushing out toxins from the body. Increased water intake can be particularly beneficial during hot weather or when animals are consuming dry forages that may have a low moisture content.
