Mineral requirements of dairy sheep

Abstract

This paper reviews the major (Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Chlorine, Sulphur, Magnesium) and the trace 

elements (Iron, Copper, Cobalt, Iodine, Manganese, Zync, Molybdenum, Selenium) that play an essential role in animal 

metabolism. For each one the authors indicate not only the function, but also the more recent advances in terms of 

daily requirements for dairy sheep.