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REPRODUCTION

Reproduction is the most important event in the production year, effective trace minerals management supports the cow and the foetus.

Poor fertility is a major factor that limits productivity

Reproductive success in livestock is essential for the economic livelihood of producers. In many livestock production systems, poor fertility is a major factor that limits productivity.

Late pregnancy and the onset of lactation require dramatic physiological adaptations, this can cause oxidative stress and therefore a high demand for trace minerals during the months preceding the breeding period. At the time of breeding, marginal trace minerals deficiencies can seriously affect the reproductive performance of cows and bulls.

An impact at every stage of reproduction

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Pregnancy

Calving

Postpartum

Pregnancy

The fast developing foetus has a great need for trace minerals. The dam provides these for its growing calf, most often at the expense of its own physical needs. Appropriate trace mineral supplementation during pregnancy assists the dam to compensate for its needs and those of its calf, during the foetal and neonatal period.

Calving

During the annual production cycle, cows are very susceptible to trace-mineral imbalances, notably during the 30 to 60 days before breeding. Marginal deficiency pre-calving will have later a negative impact on the conception, embryo survival, and the pregnancy rate.

Postpartum

Conception ushers in pregnancy, the longest and most demanding period for cows. The cow's requirement for nutrients, will progressively change and increase over this period to support the developing foetus and prepare the body for birth and lactation.

Special notes for heifers
  • The requirement for trace minerals is often exacerbated as the heifer is still in growth stages.
  • Their diet should be closely monitored, particularly pre-calving as they will have a higher requirement for trace minerals for their own growth and the growth of the foetus.

Support for every lifecycle change

Our 4-in1-injectable trace mineral supports your cattle during high-demand periods, like reproduction.

Zinc, copper, manganese, and selenium are essential for the breeding period, the development of the foetus and adaptation of the neonate to its new life.

TRACE MINERALS SUPPORT AT EVERY LIFESTAGE FOR ALL CATTLE

Cow

Ovulation & oestrus
Transfer of immunity
Decreased retained placenta
16% reduction in the incidence of endometritis

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Calf

Development
Embryo survival
11% reduction in the incidence of stillbirths
Survival of calf

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Bull

Spermatogenesis
Sperm quality
Sperm quantity

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From breeding to weaning

Trace minerals are critical components of antioxidant defences so are essential pre-calving and pre-breeding for the maturation of ovocytes, the quality and survival of embryos and for the production of hormones.

Minerals are essential for the development of young bulls at weaning. In adult bulls, ITM supplementation 45-50 days before the start of the breeding season contributes to the quality and quantity of semen.

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