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Targeting trace elements

With all stock – young or adult, cattle or sheep – trace elements are an essential consideration.

Vitamins and minerals have a big impact on the health of animals and their ability to perform to their best potential. Most farms will have a basic trace element supplementation plan for their stock, but is this working and are they the right ones?

Key trace elements include copper, selenium, calcium, magnesium, iodine and vitamin B12 (cobalt). There are also other important ones such as zinc, manganese, chromium, and vitamin E. 

There are many methods of supplementation available. These range from in-feed or in-water options to both short and long-acting injectables and oral products. There is no one way that will suit all ages and species – or all farms.  

We recommend you test to find out the current trace element levels of your animals, which then allows you to target the necessary elements and an appropriate method of treatment.

We can collect blood and liver samples, run tests, and look over the results with you, supporting you to make informed decisions ahead of winter. We can also help select the right trace element product (if any is needed).  

By supplementing only what you need, not only will you ensure that your herd or flock has the right balance for health, growth and production, you will also have more control over your animal health spend. It’s nice to know you’re not spending money on the wrong product or an unnecessary one! 

Give us a call to book in some trace element tests for your stock. 



 

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