The Role of in Nutrition Carrs Billington Agriculture (Sales) Ltd www.carrs-billington.com [email protected] Salt, and trace elements are an essential part of the daily Salt Lick Range diet of all if they are to perform cost effectively. Salt deficiency can lead to loss of appetite, periods of depressed Pink growth and poor milk production - especially in dairy . When Sourced from the stunning Himalayan mountains our Darlix® Natural this occurs the animal may develop cravings: drinking urine, licking Lump Rock Salt is a vital supplement for cattle, and horses. gates, walls, stones and other unlikely objects. The Himalayan lump rock salt contain 84 minerals The elements present in salt ( and chlorine) both perform and trace elements which are essential for the vital functions. In ruminant animals sodium is essential for the diets, performance and efficient utilisation of feed. Sodium deficiencies are most likely in productivity. rapidly growing animals such as lambs and calves and also in lactating cows and ewes. Recent research has established the It helps to maintain body fluid balances. importance of the chloride part of salt to dairy cows. The salt is literally ‘rock hard’ which means animals are unable bite chuncks off. Salt stimulates saliva production which in turn promotes the action of digestive enzymes. It also serves as a condiment to make feeds Himalayan salt has a pink/orange appearance more palatable and the lumps vary between 5kg - 10kgs each, which are packed into catchweight bags of aprrox. 20kg. Modern intensive grasslands have a lower sodium content than older Also available inside a tote bag (approx. 10-20kgs) - ideal for direct pastures, especially if high levels of are present in the farm deliveries. fertilisers, in fact an excess of potassium can aggravate a sodium deficiency. Stock fed on silage also consume more salt than those fed on hay, and similarly grazing animals consume more than twice the salt of those fed dry feeds. The most common way of diagnosing salt deficiency is to observe the rapid improvements in appetite, appearance and productivity when supplementary salt is fed. For more information, Call Customer Services Regular access to Mineralised Salt Licks will help to provide these daily needs whichever feeding system you employ. North England/Scotland 01228 518860 Midlands/South England 01785 760535

Printed October 2013 RED ROCKIES are specifically designed Carrs Billington Salt Lick Range for all cattle - trace elements plus copper for growth and fertility. Especially CBA Cattle Salt Lick suitable for stock kept on intensively CHELATED ROCKIES contain key trace grazed or reseeded and heavily fertilised pastures. They can This is designed for all cattle. Copper is elements, including Bioplex , which help to counteract trace element deficiencies in all cattle, horses, and included for general health, growth and are protected for improved absorption goats. The copper content means that this lick must not be fed to sheep. fertility. Feed free access and ensure making them more immediately available Available in 1 x 2kg or 2 x 10kg Pack size. that clean fresh water is available at all in the animals’ digestive systems. Zinc helps to promote times. Due to Copper content Do Not healthy feet, , fleece and udder and also benefits reproduction and growth SC SHEEP was developed in response Feed to Sheep. rates. Ideally suited to all stock. Available in 2 x 10kg Pack size. to the needs of the farmer. Extra high levels of and Analytical Constituents: MAG RICH ROCKIES contains a help combat the country’s widespread Soudiu 38.1%, 0.3%, 0.24% very high level of magnesium deficiency in these essential trace (10%) in addition to a full range of elements. Selenium is required for healthy muscles. A deficiency in cobalt can CBA Sheep Salt Lick minerals and trace elements. This lead to pine in lambs. Available in 2 x 10kg Pack size. valuable source of additional Contains high levels of sodium to magnesium is specially useful in helping to protect against grass staggers contain a balanced stimulate saliva to maintain when stock is turned out onto lush pastures in the spring and again in the YELLOW ROCKIES appetite, growth and overall health. formulation of minerals and trace autumn. They ideally suited to dairy cows, sheep and goats. elements including cobalt, which is Feed free access and ensure Available in 2 x 10kg Pack size. that clean fresh water is available at required for correct rumen function all times PHOS RICH ROCKIES are a balanced and production of Vitamin B12 - lick specially formulated for without which lambs and cattle can develop pine, and selenium - needed for Analytical Constituents: dairy cattle and ewes. The high level muscle development and to assist in maintaining body temperature. A Soudiu 38.1%, Magnesium 0.3%, Phosphorus 0.24% of phosphorous (10%) present in this selenium deficiency can lead to white muscle disease in calves, lambs and kids. licks helps to replace losses during milk production. It also balances diets Available in 1 x 2kg or 2 x 10kg Pack size. Holders for Licks low in phoshorous (eg grass silage and kale) which can result in poor Holders are available, please contact us to dicuss your requirements. conception rates and returns to service. Phosphorous, together with the 8.5% content also helps to promote strong growth. SC CATTLE was developed in Available in 2 x 10kg Pack size. response to the needs of the livestock farmer. Extra high levels SUPER ZINC RICH ROCKIES of selenium and cobalt help contain an extremely high level of combat the country’s widespread deficiency in these trace elements. Zinc 30,000 mg/kg) including Selenium is required for healthy muscles. It also contains additional copper. Bioplex Zinc. Provides stock with Available in 2 x 10kg Pack size. reproduction and growth benefits. 10kg holder 2kg holder Can help to prevent footrot and promotes healthy skin, fleece and udders.