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How to recognise
Providing trace minerals in the wrong form and amount - either too low or too high - can negatively impact animal productivity. This can be seen in decreased gains resulting in lower body weight and weaning weights, reduced feed intake and potentially, increased mortality.
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The impact on the farmer
To prevent these negative impacts, calf ranchers and nutritionists must provide a trace mineral source that is most capable of meeting the needs of the animal in a consistent, cost-effective manner. Achieving consistent delivery of an optimised level of trace minerals is important to maintain calves’ best performance, health and well-being.