GOATS NUTRITION- LOOSE MINERALS VS BLOCKS ✅Feeds are natural sources of minerals but soils sometimes lack minerals needed for productivity of livestock. ✅The most seen sign of lack of minerals in goat farming is miscarriage or Abortion. Abortions are experienced even in farms where blocks have been provided. ✅This is because goats’s tongues are too soft to effectively lick enough minerals from blocks. ✅Minerals should be available all the time therefore farmer can provide loose minerals to goats