The trace mineral status of our cows and calves is a significant challenge for western Canadian producers and veterinarians.
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Watch for copper, selenium deficiencies in beef calves
Weaned calves have a lot of changes to deal with around the time of weaning. They may be transported to an auction and then mixed with other sources of cattle into truckloads to go to a feedyard. On top of that, they are expected to adapt to a new ration and are often vaccinated and […] Read more
Trace minerals need precision
Feeding the wrong mineral can compromise cattle immunity and take a bite from the next calf crop. The more attention producers pay to mineral sources, management and supplementation, the healthier their herds can be, says an industry expert. Laurentia van Rensburg, global head of commercial nutrition with Alltech, was at the Manitoba Beef and Forage […] Read more
