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Transition cows

During the transition period, trace mineral deficiency can occur, impacting the future health and performance of the herd.

Trace minerals levels

In the last trimester of pregnancy, there is a natural decline in the trace mineral status of cows due to the increasing demand for trace minerals required during specific periods of change such as:

- foetal development
- milk drying-off and change in udder physiology
- adapting to a new herd group, new pens or various forms of social stress

In the pre-calving period, feed intake declines sharply, so dietary supplementation can be insufficient.  Trace mineral stores in the body are under increased demand and can become depleted.

Prevent stress during the transition period

Even well supplemented cows can fall into trace mineral deficiency
High body condition score (BCS) or severe BCS losses
Increased reproductive problems
Increased risk of clinical mastitis
Special notes for HEIFERS
  • The additional requirement for trace minerals is exacerbated as the heifer is still growing and has not yet reached maturity.
  • Their diet should be closely managed throughout pregnancy as their trace mineral status pre-calving may be deficient.

Boost trace minerals during the transition period

Trace minerals, in particular zinc, copper, manganese, and selenium are vital components of antioxidant enzymes which are required to combat oxidative stress.

Cows supplemented with injectable trace minerals (ITM) during the transition period demonstrate significant improvements in overall herd health throughout lactation.

22 %
reduction in clinical mastitis
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23 %
reduction in subclinical mastitis
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29,5 %
reduction in stillbirths
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16 %
reduction in endometritis
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