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The importance of trace elements IN THE SOIL

Over the last century the importance of trace elements has been highlighted by the discovery of local deficiencies in livestock. This has typically reflected a local diet based on soil that is deficient in a particular mineral.

Just a little – but essential

It took a while for science to catch up with just how essential most trace elements are

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