Salting Sheep

Livestock farmers carry out the salting sheep process on a scheduled basis, usually every twenty days in Shaneh Tarash.

Livestock farmers carry out the salting process on a scheduled basis, usually every twenty days in Shaneh Tarash village. The following points are important regarding this process.

“Salt” (which includes the two elements sodium and chlorine) is an essential mineral for the health and well-being of sheep.

    • “Sodium” is crucial for maintaining blood pressure, muscle contraction, and strengthening the nervous system’s function.

    • “Chlorine” is essential for digestion and the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.

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In summary, the main reasons for salting sheep in terms of health and well-being include the following:

    • Maintaining blood pressure within the normal range.

    • Improving digestion.

    • Strengthening the nervous system’s function.

    • Increasing appetite.

    • Reducing stress.

    • Preventing various diseases (such as milk fever, wool shedding, etc.).

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