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Importance of Salt in Rations

Rutgers College, New Brunswick, New Jersey

ABSTRACT

Referring to the importance of salt in the ration, our eminent investigator, Professor Henry, in his book, "Feeds and Feeding," states: "Though little is known from investigations in this subject, it is evident from the extreme fondness of dairy cows for salt that this article should be regularly and abundantly supplied them." Stockmen, dairymen, farmers recognize the importance of a salt supply; the addition of salt to the feed is a common practice. However, very few feeders give this problem its due consideration, especially as to the amounts of salt, the modifications under different circumstances, the form of supply, etc.

The idea of this paper is an attempt to review the literature on this subject, to bring forth the modern views; and, if possible, to draw some practical conclusions. At first we shall look into the history of the subject; then dwell on the physiological functions produced by the intake of salt; take a glance into the experimental data available and finally draw conclusions.