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Trace minerals exist in cells and tissues of the animal body in a variety of functional and chemical combinations and in characteristic concentrations that vary with the mineral and tissue (McDowell, 1992; Underwood and Suttle, 1999). The concentrations of trace minerals must usually be maintained within quite narrow limits if the functional and structural integrity of the tissue is to be maintained and the growth, health and productivity of the animal are to remain unimpaired (McDowell, 1992;...
An eye on mineral status during grazing will help avoid longer-term deficiency problems.
Producers should keep a close eye on their herds not only at turn out – but throughout the grazing season, in a bid to prevent mineral deficiency and it’s associated health and fertility problems.
"The importance of providing the herd with certain minerals to prevent problems, such as grass staggers, at turnout is well documented," says Trouw Nutrition Ruminant Category Manager Dr. Helen Stebbens.
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Dairy agri-business professionals from Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota are invited to attend the Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference June 15 and 16 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa. This seminar, sponsored by Extension services in the four states, with support from many agricultural businesses, will offer current information on a variety of issues related to dairy cattle nutrition and management.
The conference will begin with a technical symposium on the...
Dairy agri-business professionals from Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota are invited to attend the Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference June 15-16 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa. This seminar, sponsored by Extension services in the four states, with support from many agricultural businesses, will offer current information on a variety of issues related to dairy cattle nutrition and management.
The conference will begin with a technical symposium on the...