Livestock Mineral Blocks (4 items found)

Keep your herd supplied with simple, dependable farm basics at Ace Hardware. Our selection focuses on essentials you can put to work right away, including all‑purpose salt blocks, Selenium 90 salt blocks for cattle, and food‑grade diatomaceous earth for general barn and livestock use.

Livestock Minerals: Salt Blocks and Diatomaceous Earth

With many options to choose from, it’s important to know what differentiates your options:

• All‑purpose salt block: Provide a consistent source of sodium chloride for cattle, horses, sheep, goats and other livestock. Place blocks where animals naturally gather and near clean water to encourage steady intake.
• Selenium 90 salt block: This trace‑mineralized salt adds selenium to support cattle diets where forage or feed programs call for supplemental selenium. Always follow the product label for target intake and species restrictions and offer only to cattle as directed.
• Diatomaceous earth: Use food‑grade DE as a drying agent around coops, stalls and feed storage areas, and as an approved anti‑caking aid where labeled. Apply only as directed on the package and avoid creating dust during handling.

How to Choose Livestock Minerals for Your Animals

A few quick checks help you match these products to your animals and setup.

• Start with species suitability: All‑purpose salt block and food‑grade DE are labeled for broad livestock use. Selenium 90 salt block is formulated specifically for beef cattle.
• Place blocks for consistent access: Set salt blocks on holders or in protected spots near water, shade or loafing areas. Rotate locations to encourage even pasture use and replace blocks before they are fully dissolved.
• Follow intake guidance: Check the bag or block tag for recommended ounces per head per day and monitor consumption. If intake is low or high, adjust placement, shade or the number of stations to balance access.

Salt Blocks and DE Storage and Handling

Keep unopened blocks and DE in a cool, dry place off the floor to maintain quality. Use block holders or raised platforms to reduce waste in wet weather and keep mineral stations out of standing water. Wash hands after handling salt or DE and avoid breathing dust. A simple dust mask and gloves make chores more comfortable. For questions about selenium needs or local limits, consult your feed label, veterinarian or extension service before introducing selenium‑fortified products.

Shop Livestock Minerals Near You at Ace Hardware

Find livestock minerals near you at your local Ace or online, including all‑purpose salt blocks for all animals, Selenium 90 salt blocks for cattle and food‑grade diatomaceous earth. Our helpful team can point you to the right animal feed, feeders and livestock equipment so you can set up stations quickly and keep them stocked. Whether you are maintaining daily intake or refreshing barn areas, Ace makes it easy to get the right supplies and the advice to use them with confidence.