Welcome to episode 16 of the MLA Productivity and Profitability media series. This episode features Deb Scammell from Talking Livestock. Deb dives into the key questions around mineral supplementation for beef and sheep. 

Your host, Ellie Hays and Deb discuss the importance of mineral supplementation, when they need supplements and which essential minerals to focus on. Find out how minerals interact in the body, the risks of excess and how to evaluate products to ensure  you're choosing the most effective and cost-efficient options. 

To watch our webinar with Deb head to: Productivity & Profitability series | Meat & Livestock Australia (mla.com.au)

This is the link to the NRC Sheep book which can be purchased or read online: https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/11654/nutrient-requirements-of-small-ruminants-sheep-goats-cervids-and-new

The NRC beef cattle version is here: https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/19014/nutrient-requirements-of-beef-cattle-eighth-revised-edition

The MLA phosphorus resource can be found here: https://www.mla.com.au/globalassets/mla-corporate/research-and-development/program-areas/livestock-production/mla---phosphorus-management-of-beef-cattle-in-northern-australia---2nd-edition_v20.pdf

This episode is brought to you by Agrista in partnership with Meat and Livestock Australia.