Trace mineral concentrations of forages

Larry L. Berger, Ph.D.
Salt Institute
Salt and Trace Minerals newsletter
Summer 2001 (Vol 33, No.1)
Forages are the basal dietary ingredients for beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep and horses. Knowing the nutritional content of forages is essential to understanding the need for nutrient fortification. Surveys show few producers are diligent in determining their forage nutritional profile. Tables show trace nutrient requirements for various forages: alfalfa, brome, bermuda and fescue.