Browsing: Minerals

SHEEP and cattle require a range of essential trace minerals to support metabolic functions needed for optimal health, fertility and performance.

You could be taking them at the wrong time or eating certain foods that reduce how well your body absorbs them.

Twig Marston speaking at the Crops and Cattle Conference & Expo. (Journal photo by Lacey Vilhauer.)

As consumers increasingly adopt plant-forward diets, Balchem highlights a hidden nutritional challenge associated with these lifestyle choices: anti-nutrients. These compounds reduce the absorption of essential minerals, increasing the risk of deficiencies. To address this issue, Balchem reveals how its chelated minerals, under the Albion brand, can optimize plant-rich diets by increasing mineral bioavailability. 

Some people regularly struggle with bloating. They are always on the lookout for quick fixes to deal with it. One such fix is drinking warm water and black salt on an empty stomach in the morning. Is this morning drink actually effective or just another fad diet? We interacted with a top dietitian to understand…

Cows that calve down in less-than-optimal conditions will often take longer to cycle.

The European acids and nutrients in animal nutrition market size was valued at USD 3.97 billion in 2025 and is anticipated to reach USD 4.11 billion in 2026 to reach USD 5.46 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 3.60% during the forecast period from 2026 to 2034.

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Nestlé has reached an agreement to divest its mainstream Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) business —dubbed its “Holistic Health portfolio” — to Yellow Wood Partners for US$1 billion. 

Nestle has agreed to sell its mainstream vitamins, minerals and supplements business to private equity firm Yellow Wood Partners for $1 billion. The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals, is expected to close by the first half of 2027, according to a company announcement. The deal covers seven brands: Natures Bounty, Osteo Bi-Flex, Ester-C, Gard, Nuun,…