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Salt

For animal nutrition

Salt brings Na and Cl

The name “salt” comes from the Latin word « salarium ». He initially designated the salt ration provided to Roman soldiers. Then money given to buy salt or another foodstuff. At that time, salt was used as a preservative and was known as exchange money for trade. Today, salt is used in animal nutrition to provide 2 mains element: sodium and chloride. In addition, salt plays a role in feed palatability. On average, 0.2% of salt is incorporated in feed formula.

Sodium, an essential element for animal nutrition

Sodium (Na) represents 0.13% of body weight and play a major role in fluid balance, nerve transmission, genesis of muscle action potential and nutrient absorption. Na is located in different compartments such as bones (50%), intracellular fluids (10%) and extracellular fluids (40%).

There is 3 types for salt production :

  • Salt from the sea (seawater evaporation through wind and heat from the sun)
  • Rock salt (mechanical extraction)
  • Salt vaccum (salt from very great depth, extracted through drilling)

Physical specification

Appearance White cristals
Particule size Extra fine | Coarse salt
Packaging Bag 25kg | Big Bag 1T

Associated species

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