Salt (sodium chloride) is a critical nutrient for the wellbeing and health of all livestock, providing an essential factor in nerve function as well as regulating the osmotic pressure of blood plasma. Animals have a natural appetite for sodium, which therefore makes it an ideal base for a free-access mineral and trace element lick. The animal will be strongly attracted to the lick, but once its appetite has been satisfied, it will stop, thereby avoiding over-consumption, addictive behaviour and waste. The salt requirements of animals differs widely, depending on species, age, breed, pregnancy, lactation stage and climate (amongst many other factors), so a free-access mineralised salt lick provides the ideal supplement to help ensure each animal gets the required daily amount.
