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Sodium Chloride (NaCl) Better known as salt, sodium chloride is essential for life. The benefits of salt come from both the sodium and chlorides. The sodium portion is the dominant cation in regulating blood and tissue pH. Sodium is found in most body fluids and in the bones. Muscle contraction is dependent on proper sodium concentrations. Sodium is also involved with nerve impulse transmission and the rhythmic action of the heart. The chlorides also help balance the bloods pH. They are also required for the stomachs production of hydrochloric acid required for food digestion. Salt needs and applications vary from animal to animal and also from environmental conditions, feed variability and animal health. We carry American Stockman salt because it offers many versions of white salt for animal maintenance to help address these variables.

Note that we also carry 4 lb. White and Trace Mineralized Salt Bricks and "Rabbit Spool" Salt

White Salt Block

Trace Mineralized Salt Block

Sulfur Salt Block

Trace mineralized salt blocks are important in some animals diets, especially horses. As stated above, sodium chloride (NaCl or salt) is essential for life. For a well balanced diet, especially in horses, salt blocks with added minerals such as the trace mineralized salt block by American Stockman are a great choice. Remember that feed also has some of the minerals that your animals need as well. To ensure that your animals are receiving all the proper nutrients and minerals it needs for a balanced diet, consult your veterinarian. NaCl- 95%minimum          98.5% maximum Zinc- 3500ppm Iron- 2000ppm Magnesium- 1800ppm Copper- 280ppm Iodized Minerals- 100ppm Cobalt- 60ppm

Sulfur is required for the development of protein, cartilage, bones and tendons. It enhances enzyme activity that is important in hair and wool production. Sulfur is also believed to work as an insect repellent. Sulfur deficiency is noted by reduced cellulose and fiber digestion, and poor weight gain. Most diets contain adequate sulfur, however, cattle and sheep can benefit from higher levels. NaCl- 95% minimum         97% maximum Sulfur- 3% minimum

Available in both solution mined evaporated salt and solar salts. These 50 pound blocks are extremely tough, weather resistant and designed for free choice feeding. NaCl- 99% minimum         99.9% maximum

Pine Shavings

- Show quality - Large flakes - Very low dust gives your animals a healthier environment - Very absorbent - 5.0 cubic feet compressed to 2.8 cubic feet allows for space saving