Partner Insight: Elevating livestock performance with trace mineral injections

Trace minerals affect profitability because they are production elements, says Sabrina Jordan, Farm Product Manager at Virbac.

17 May 2024 • 1 min read

Partner Insight: Reducing mastitis rates in dairy herds by 23%

Correctly managing the trace mineral status of dairy animals at points of stress, including the weaning and transition periods, is critical to herd productivity and profitability. Kate Ingram, Veterinary Advisor at Virbac, gives expert advice on how dairy farms can achieve this.

17 May 2024 • 1 min read

Partner Insight: A closer look at the science behind optimising your herd health

Like a car in need of a top up of oil to ensure optimum performance and a reduced risk of engine damage, cattle trace mineral status also requires effective management.

17 May 2024 • 1 min read

Partner Insight: How Multimin™ is combating deficiencies in beef herds

Ian Cure, of LLM Farm Vets explains how correcting trace element deficiencies by adopting a new method of supplementation has had a major impact on cow and calf health in the beef suckler herd at Myerscough college farm.

17 May 2024 • 1 min read

A focused look at vaccination protocols

Trace minerals are integral to immune function, whether that be enabling an effective response to natural disease challenges or to vaccination. Deficiencies in trace minerals can limit the immune system’s ability to respond to vaccination.

23 November 2023 • 1 min read

How to keep dairy heifers on track for calving

Trace minerals play an important role in keeping dairy heifers on the right track for calving at 24 months.

23 October 2023 • 2 min read

How to meet the dairy cow's trace mineral needs pre-calving

Correct management in the transition period, including meeting greater needs for trace minerals, underpins milk yields, fertility and profitability in the subsequent lactation.

27 September 2023 • 2 min read

Strategies to help prevent scours

Scours is one of the biggest killers of calves under 12 weeks of age yet the majority of cases can be prevented.

01 August 2023 • 3 min read

Scours has serious on-farm implications

Scours is the greatest single cause of death in young calves, but a new survey has revealed the emotional and financial toll it takes on dairy farmers and why vaccination can be key to managing that disease risk. Debbie James reports.

13 July 2023 • 5 min read

Multimin - mineral injection for cattle

08 June 2023 • 1 min read

Maximise grassland productivity to offset higher fertiliser costs

02 February 0023 • 4 min read

Calf Health - New guidance prioritises scours protection

New guidance on vaccination to improve cattle health in the UK prioritises scours as a disease which livestock should be protected against by default.

12 October 2022 • 3 min read

Vaccination works to stimulate colostrum

Good colostrum management is vital for preventing scours, the greatest single cause of death in young calves.

29 November 2022 • 3 min read

Calf Health - Preventing calves from clinical disease

Good husbandry is essential for securing a calf’s long-term health and productivity and for protecting against cryptosporidiosis, the most common cause of scours in beef and dairy youngstock.

05 January 2023 • 3 min read

Calf Health - Preventing scours with good nutrition

Ensuring calves have adequate trace mineral levels is an important factor in reducing the risk of diseases such as calf scour in young calves, as it helps their immune system fight off health challenges.

27 January 2023 • 2 min read