Depending on the soil structure of grazing areas, small ruminants may not get enough of certain minerals. These deficiencies often reduce productivity insidiously, without an obvious disease.
Common signs
- Deterioration in wool/hair quality
- Lower conception rates and low birth weight
- Loss of appetite and stunted growth
Balanced supplementation of trace elements such as selenium, copper, zinc and cobalt is decisive in preventing these problems. Choosing a premix suited to your region's soil and feed analysis is recommended.