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Helping Livestock Beat the Heat — Why Mineral Lick Blocks Matter During Extreme Summer Temperatures English Version
Release time:
2026-08-03
As extreme heat waves become more frequent across many regions of the world, heat stress has become one of the biggest challenges facing modern livestock production. High temperatures not only reduce feed intake and milk yield but also negatively affect fertility, immunity, growth performance, and overall animal welfare.
During hot weather, cattle lose large amounts of water and essential electrolytes through increased respiration and sweating. Even when fresh water is freely available, animals may still suffer from mineral imbalances that limit performance and recovery.
Mineral Lick Blocks — More Than Just Salt
A high-quality mineral lick block provides cattle with continuous access to essential macro and trace minerals whenever they need them. It plays an important role in supporting animals throughout periods of heat stress by helping to:
- Replenish essential electrolytes such as sodium, chloride, and potassium
- Encourage greater water intake and maintain hydration
- Support rumen function and improve feed utilization
- Compensate for reduced feed intake during hot weather
- Strengthen immunity through balanced trace minerals including zinc, selenium, copper, and manganese
- Help maintain milk production, fertility, and overall productivity
Unlike temporary nutritional supplements, mineral lick blocks provide a simple, continuous, and labor-saving nutritional solution, allowing cattle to regulate their own mineral intake throughout the day.
Built for Performance Under Harsh Conditions
At Shandong Qingfeng Animal Husbandry Technology Co., Ltd., our mineral lick blocks are developed with decades of manufacturing experience and practical field application.
Our products feature:
- Scientifically balanced mineral formulations
- High-density compression technology for excellent weather resistance
- Stable intake with minimal waste
- Customized formulas for dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, goats, and different climatic conditions
- OEM & ODM services available for global partners
As one of the earliest manufacturers of mineral lick blocks in China, we remain committed to providing reliable nutritional solutions that help livestock perform better under challenging environmental conditions.
Extreme weather is beyond our control. Better nutrition is not.
Shandong Qingfeng will continue working with partners worldwide to support healthier animals, higher productivity, and more sustainable livestock farming.
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