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Nitrate Toxicity, Sodium Deficiency and the Grass Tetany Syndrome by T.W. Swerczek, DVM, PhD
Outstanding article on metabolic problems induced by mineral imbalnces.
Use of Salt in New Zealand Pastoral Farming
Extensive brochure about using salt as soil amendment to balance cations/provide adequate sodium levels to animals.
Don’t Short Salt, T. W. Swerczek, DVM, Ph.D for www.beefmagazine.com
Tremendous Article on Salt/Potassium role in metabolic disorders.
Too Little, Too Much, Early Spring, By Woody Lane
Article which describes dangers of cation imbalances in early spring soil and forages. Grass tetany primary subject.
Mineral Nutrient Depletion in US Farm and Range Soils
A concise description of mineral depletion in soils, which underscore the need for balanced mineral fertility practices, as described by Albrecht.
Kinsey Agricultural Services
Soil sampling and recommendations based on Albrecht. Source of Books/Lectures/Workshops
SoilMinerals.com
Pasture fertility recommendations based on animal health first. Underpinning philosophy with science Agronomic services based on the principles of Albrecht