Sodium and potassium balances and growth on high and low sodium diets

1. Sodium and potassium balances and the growth rate of steers have been recorded for animalsreceiving a protein supplement on a high and low salt regime. 2. Zebu steers receiving less than an average of 0-2 g. sodium per day were able to grow at 82 % of the rate of Zebu steers receiving salt supplement. Shorthorn steers under the same conditions grew at 72 % of the rate of Shorthorns receiving the supplement.