Animal Licking Salt

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Animal Licking Salt: A mineral lick (also known as salt lick or natural lick salt) is a natural mineral deposit where animals in nutrient-poor ecosystems can obtain essential mineral nutrients. In an ecosystem, salt/mineral licks often occur naturally, providing the sodium, calcium, iron, phosphorus and zinc required in the springtime for bone, muscle and other growth in deer and other wildlife, such as moose, elephants, tapirs, cattle, woodchucks, domestic sheep, fox squirrels, mountain goats and porcupines. Harsh weather exposes salty mineral deposits that draw animals from miles away fora taste of needed nutrients. It is thought that certain fauna can detect calcium in salt licks. Salt is essential for horses and vital for blood formation and digestion. Also, salt is lost through sweating and exercise and needs replenishing. Very little salt is used in manufactured feed, hence the need for daily access to salt as a supplement. Horses will self-regulate their intake, actively seeking salt if required.

A mineral lick (also known as salt lick or natural lick salt) is a natural mineral deposit where animals in nutrient-poor ecosystems can obtain essential mineral nutrients. In an ecosystem, salt/mineral licks often occur naturally, providing the sodium, calcium, iron, phosphorus and zinc required in the springtime for bone, muscle and other growth in deer and other wildlife, such as moose, elephants, tapirs, cattle, woodchucks, domestic sheep, fox squirrels, mountain goats and porcupines. Harsh weather exposes salty mineral deposits that draw animals from miles away fora taste of needed nutrients. It is thought that certain fauna can detect calcium in salt licks. Salt is essential for horses and vital for blood formation and digestion. Also, salt is lost through sweating and exercise and needs replenishing. Very little salt is used in manufactured feed, hence the need for daily access to salt as a supplement. Horses will self-regulate their intake, actively seeking salt if required.