Premium Mineral Blocks & Selenium Vitamin

Description

Introduction to Mineral Blocks and Supplements

Livestock require a balanced diet of energy, protein, and minerals to perform at their best. While forages and concentrates provide macronutrients, micronutrients like calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamins are often lacking, especially in sandy or low-fertility soils found in Gulf regions. Mineral blocks and selenium/vitamin supplements bridge this gap, ensuring optimum growth, reproduction, milk production, and immunity.

Importance of Mineral Blocks in Animal Nutrition

Mineral blocks are compressed mixtures of essential macro and trace minerals, often fortified with vitamins. They are designed for cattle, goats, sheep, camels, and horses to lick as per their requirement. This self-regulation reduces risks of under or over-consumption.

Benefits include:

• Improved fertility and reproductive health

• Stronger bones and skeletal development

• Enhanced rumen function and feed utilization

• Increased milk yield and better meat quality

• Higher disease resistance due to improved immunity

Selenium and Vitamin Supplements

Selenium is a critical trace mineral that supports antioxidant defense, fertility, and immunity. Deficiencies lead to white muscle disease in calves, poor growth, and low reproductive performance.

Vitamins such as A, D, and E are equally vital:

• Vitamin A: Eye health, fertility, immunity

• Vitamin D: Bone health, calcium absorption

• Vitamin E: Antioxidant, fertility, muscle development

In arid Gulf climates where pastures are limited, supplementation becomes essential for healthy livestock.

Demand in Gulf and International Markets

• UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain heavily import mineral blocks and selenium/vitamin supplements for dairy farms, feedlots, and camel breeders.

• International buyers in Africa and Asia also seek affordable, bulk supplies for cattle, goats, and poultry systems.

Nutritional Value and Formulations

• Mineral blocks: Calcium, phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, zinc, copper, cobalt, iodine, plus vitamins.

• Fortified blocks: Selenium + Vitamin E blends for fertility.

• Special camel/goat blocks with extra sodium and trace minerals.

• Powder or premix forms of selenium/vitamins for mixing in feed.

Applications in Livestock Systems

• Dairy Cows: Improve milk yield, fertility, reduce metabolic disorders.

• Beef Cattle & Sheep: Faster weight gain, better carcass quality.

• Goats: Essential for fertility and growth in desert environments.

• Camels: Extra mineral and vitamin support for endurance, milk yield, and immunity.

Quality Standards and Export Requirements

• Must comply with Gulf feed regulations (UAE ESMA, Saudi SFDA, etc.).

• Manufactured under GMP+ or ISO-certified plants.

• Proper labeling with mineral/vitamin analysis.

• Blocks: Typically 2kg, 5kg, 10kg, or 20kg weights.

Packaging and Shipping Options

• Mineral blocks shrink-wrapped or carton-packed on pallets.

• Vitamin/selenium supplements in jars, bags, or bulk drums.

• Containerized shipping to Gulf ports (Jebel Ali, Dammam, Sohar, Hamad, etc.).

Why Choose Our Mineral Blocks and Supplements?

• High-quality formulations designed for Gulf livestock needs.

• Fortified with selenium and essential vitamins.

• Long shelf-life and weather-resistant packaging.

• Bulk availability with competitive pricing.

• Proven track record of exports to Gulf and African markets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: How often should livestock use mineral blocks?
Animals self-regulate intake. Blocks should be available free-choice year-round.

Q2: Can selenium overdose occur?
Yes, which is why professionally formulated blocks and premixes are safer than raw supplements.

Q3: Do camels need mineral blocks?
Absolutely. Camels in desert climates are prone to sodium and trace mineral deficiencies, making mineral blocks essential.

Q4: Shelf life of blocks and vitamin premixes?
Properly stored mineral blocks last 18–24 months. Vitamin premixes last 12–18 months.

Conclusion

Mineral blocks and selenium/vitamin supplements are essential for modern livestock systems, particularly in Gulf countries where natural mineral availability is limited. They ensure better fertility, higher milk and meat production, and stronger immunity. With high-quality manufacturing, tailored formulations, and reliable export systems, we provide the right supplementation solutions for dairy and meat producers worldwide.