Horslyx Smallholder Block is a hard, lickable mineral and energy block designed for grazing ruminants — a cost-effective, long-lasting supplement that delivers essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements in a easy-to-consume form.
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Form: Hard, concentrated lick that lasts longer because it must be licked, offering economical, long-lasting supplementation.
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Feeding method: Free-access, self-help block typically consumed in a “little and often” pattern throughout the day.
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Key minerals: Includes cobalt to support Vitamin B12 production in the rumen, plus Zinc, Selenium and Vitamin E as powerful antioxidants.
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Energy & protein: Provides additional energy and protein to help support overall vitality alongside forage-based diets.
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Rumen health: Supports rumen microbial activity, helping rumen bugs extract more value from fibrous forages.
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Forage integration: Helps correct nutrient gaps in forage, improving intake and digestibility of home-grown forages.
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Displacement: Does not displace feed intake; acts as a supplement that complements forage-based diets rather than replacing them.
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All-seasons use: Suitable for year-round use in systems based on grazing, hay, haylage or silage.
Smallholder Block provides essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements in a practical format that fits naturally with grazing and mixed-species systems. By supporting rumen function and forage utilisation, it can enhance the value of forages and help maintain healthy, active stock. The inclusion of cobalt for Vitamin B12 production, along with antioxidants such as Zinc, Selenium and Vitamin E, supports immune function and overall vitality. Free-access, long-lasting licking helps minimise waste and optimise costs, making it a sensible addition to a forage-led feeding plan across the year.
