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HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT MINERALS

A practical guide to choosing animal mineral support based on animal type, diet, pasture, life stage and workload.

Choosing minerals should start with the animal, not the product.

The right mineral product depends on what animals you are supporting, what they are already eating, the condition of your pasture, life stage, workload and how you plan to feed or supply minerals. This guide helps customers understand the decision process before they choose a product.

In this guide

1. Start with animal type
2. Review diet and pasture
3. Consider age and workload
4. Choose feeding method
5. Match product and quantity

The 5-step mineral selection process

1

Animal type

Different animals have different mineral needs. Start by choosing cattle, sheep, horses, alpacas, dogs or companion animals.

2

Diet and pasture

Consider feed, pasture quality, seasonal conditions and whether animals are already supplemented elsewhere.

3

Life stage and workload

Young, breeding, working or performance animals may have different requirements to maintenance animals.

4

Feeding method

Choose whether minerals will be supplied as a loose mix, block, feed additive or larger-volume supply.

5

Quantity and supply

Match the product size and supply option to the number of animals, frequency and freight requirements.

Quick product direction

Horses — start with Mighty-Min Horses for general mineral support and condition.

Cattle & Sheep — use pellet or loose-mineral products for herd or flock support.

Alpacas — choose alpaca-specific mineral support for small-acreage animals.

Dogs & companion animals — mineral support for coat, condition and everyday wellbeing.

Bulk or recurring supply — request a custom freight, volume or supply-planning quote.

Common mistakes to avoid

Choosing by price only

The lowest price may not match the animal type, feeding method or supply need.

Ignoring pasture and feed

Mineral intake should be considered alongside pasture, feed and supplements.

Using one product for everything

Different animal types and life stages can call for different support.

Still unsure which mineral is right?