Manganese is a micro mineral. This means it is a dietary mineral that is required in relatively smaller amounts. Micro minerals are associated with enzymes, and enzymes are required for proper body metabolism.

Early weaning during periods of drought may be used by cow-calf producers to reduce grazing pressure on pastures by decreasing the nutrient requirements of cows.

Transportation of cattle is unavoidable due to the segmentation of the beef industry. As a result, long-haul transport may occur at several points during the lifespan of feedlot cattle.

Sulfur is a macro mineral. This means it is a dietary mineral that is required in relatively large amounts, and it constitutes a large portion of certain body tissues and fluids.

The source of trace minerals in animal feed may impact its digestibility. Research has shown that lactating dairy cows supplemented with hydroxy trace minerals had greater neutral detergent fiber (NDF) digestibility than those supplemented with sulfate trace mineral sources.

Sodium is a macro mineral. This means it is a dietary mineral that is required in relatively large amounts, and it constitutes a large portion of certain body tissues and fluids.