Trace elements and mineral deficiencies for southern Australia

Trace elements

This map highlights the main regions where trace element deficiencies occur (but does not necessarily cover all trace element deficient regions).

Figure 1: Areas where livestock may be at risk from selenium deficiency or toxicity.


Cobalt deficiency

Figure 2: Areas where livestock may be at risk from cobalt deficiency

Mineral deficiencies

More specific state details can be found on state department of agriculture websites:

• New South Wales

www.agric.nsw.gov.au

• Victoria

www.dpi.vic.gov.au

• South Australia

www.sardi.sa.gov.au

www.pir.sa.gov.au

• Western Australia

www.agric.wa.gov.au

• Tasmania

www.dpiwe.tas.gov.au