The breeder may notice these behaviors from some members of the herd
licking the walls
I eat dry herbs
Eat sand
They eat each other's wool and this indicates that they are deficient
in salts and vitamins
Thus, this deficiency causes many problems, including:
Anorexia
Weight loss and body weakness
Fertility decline
Anemia and severe emaciation
The lack of selenium and vitamin (E) is the most important disease that sheep and kids get after birth
Therefore, the adoption of salt block in livestock breeding has an important role in organizing and complementing the feeding process
Benefits of salt block (licking stones)
It boosts immunity and contributes to the body's resistance to diseases
Activates the movement of the body and muscles
Maintains the chemical balance in the body of cattle
Activates the enzymes and nutrients that structure and build leather and wool tissues
Helps in the formation of bone tissue in cattle