Mineral supplementation

Animal species, life stage, health and nutritional status all affect the bioavailability of minerals. Factors relating to the diet are level of intake (in relation to requirements), intake of other minerals and intake of substances which may enhance or impair the absorption of the mineral in question. Lastly, there are factors related to the mineral compound used, such as water solubility and chelating qualities of the mineral. The bioavailability of minerals in horses is sometimes different f