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Micro & Macro Nutrients Soil Nutrient Relationship to Livestock. What are Nutrients???. Chemical structure does not change!. can be broken down by heat, air, or acid. What are Macrominerals?. MACRO. MINERALS. Large. Substances needed for growth, metabolism and other body functions!.
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Micro & Macro Nutrients Soil Nutrient Relationship to Livestock
What are Nutrients??? Chemical structure does not change! can be broken down by heat, air, or acid
What are Macrominerals? MACRO MINERALS Large Substances needed for growth, metabolism and other body functions! Macrominerals are inorganic substances that a body needs in large amounts to perform metabolism, to grow, and to maintain body functions
What are Microminerals? MICRO MINERALS Small Substances needed for growth, metabolism and other body functions! Macrominerals are inorganic substances that a body needs in large amounts to perform metabolism, to grow, and to maintain body functions
Where do the minerals come from? Animals Plants Soil
Livestock Performance Areas Affected by Minerals • Milk production • Egg production • Growth • Conception Rates