Salt and Trace Minerals
for Livestock, Poultry and Other Animals
by Larry L. Berger, Ph.D.*
*Professor of Animal Nutrition
University of Illinois
Urbana, Illinois
1987 and prior editions were written by
Tony J. Cunha (1917-1992)
Published by the Salt Institute
700 North Fairfax Street, Suite 600
Alexandria, Virginia 22314-2040
©Copyright 1974, 1979, 1983, 1987, 1993, 1999, 2001, 2006
Note: Full document available in PDF (522 KB)
Table of Contents
The Role of Salt in Animal Nutrition
Salt for Dogs, Cats, Rabbits, Mink, Foxes and Other Small Animals
Bioavailability of Trace Mineral Sources
Inorganic and Organic Trace Minerals
Trace Mineral and Cadmium Toxicity
The Role of Magnesium and Sodium in Grass Tetany
New Trace Elements for Animals
Nutrition and Disease Interaction
Using Salt for Animal Nutrition
Trace Mineral Nutrition of Fish
BSE: Potential Role of Trace Minerals
Selected Literature References
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