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Minerals For Livestock : Shotgun Licks : A Waste Of Money, Laurence C. Snook
Minerals For Livestock : Shotgun Licks : A Waste Of Money, Laurence C. Snook
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Think carefully before buying proprietary "shotgun" licks, warns Animal Nutrition Officer Dr. L C. Snook in this article.
Many of these licks contain a variety of minerals not needed by stock in Western Australia, and misleading claims are sometimes made as to their value.
Dr. Snook concludes that only three minerals are needed in this State, and gives a recipe for a cheap all-purpose lick containing them.
Mineral Supplements, Laurence C. Snook
Mineral Supplements, Laurence C. Snook
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
TJRODUCTIVE dairy cows have a high mineral requirement. A deficiency can cause lowered milk production and poor health may result if it is not corrected.