By Dr. Katie Mason, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
Minerals are a small, but mighty, nutrient requirement for cattle. These elements cannot be made by the body, and they are essential for proper function of the skeletal, immune, and muscular systems. Imagine that the major nutrients, such as carbohydrates and protein, are the bricks in a wall. Minerals can be viewed as the mortar that holds the wall together, playing a supportive role in using those major nutrients. Minerals matter, but it can sometimes be complicated to put your finger on exactly what you need in a…
