The most common and convenient way to overcome these problems is by feeding a mineral supplement that contains adequate levels of these elements. Caution Trace element nutrition of livestock is extremely complicated. Many interactions occur between the trace elements and between trace elements and other nutrients. These interactions can be very complex and many are not well understood. In addition, the quantities of trace elements needed is very small.
All trace elements are toxic if fed in excessive quantities.
For these reasons, trace element nutrition is best left to knowledgeable professionals. Such minerals could be fed with red or blue salt. To promote consumption of mineral which is often unpalatable, mix the salt and mineral and feed this combination as the only source of If the mineral you choose contains trace elements at or below the lower end of the range shown in the table, mix it with a trace mineralized salt that contains trace elements recommended in Table 4. Several different trace mineralized salt formulations are available in Alberta. Some of these products do not contain adequate levels of several of the trace elements to overcome the deficiencies we experience.