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A modern approach to an old problem

Injectable trace minerals at vaccination can improve a calf’s immune response and reduce disease. This can help prevent BRD, increase antibodies and help in a calf’s immune development.
March 9, 2026
Craig J. Louder

Over the coming weeks and months, ranches across the United States will gather their herds for the annual springtime tradition of branding. In addition to marking ownership of the year’s calf crop, cowboys will administer vaccines to young calves in an effort to curb a disease that is just as consistent as the spring ritual: pneumonia or bovine respiratory disease (BRD).


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Better mineral status, better breedback

Maintaining optimal trace mineral status in cows and bulls is crucial for reproductive success. Injectable minerals rapidly restore levels, supporting fertility, healthy calves and timely breedback, ensuring economic stability for cow-calf operations.
January 30, 2026
Craig J. Louder

Injectable minerals rapidly restore levels, supporting fertility, healthy calves and timely breedback, ensuring economic stability for cow-calf operations.




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Trace minerals boost immune function, reduce mastitis

Mastitis remains a significant challenge in the dairy industry, and while environmental factors have been addressed, improving cows’ immune systems through trace mineral supplementation, particularly via injection, may offer a promising solution for reducing the disease's impact.
March 24, 2025
Craig J. Louder

At freshening, with milk production and the risk of mastitis, the cow finds herself with the lowest levels of trace minerals to support her immune system. Even with properly balanced trace minerals going into the ration, the cow is unable to absorb them quickly enough to return her mineral stores to the levels needed to support immune function in her system and in the udder.



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Your best shot at preventing calf scours

Focusing on management, nutrition and colostrum quality can potentially prevent a lot of distress for both calves and producers.
November 17, 2023
Kevin Cain

While the anticipation of a new calf crop and new genetics is exciting, calving season always comes with plenty of challenges. Of all these challenges, neonatal calf diarrhea has the greatest impact on calf health and performance outcomes.


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Your best shot at immunity: How trace minerals support vaccination protocols

Vaccination is vital to most operations’ profitability, and proper nutrition – particularly adequate consumption of trace minerals – enhances a vaccination program’s efficacy.
May 17, 2023
Kevin Cain

Stress is inevitable in any cattle operation and greatly impacts calf health and performance. Handling, weaning, transporting and other prolonged periods of stress are often unavoidable and can all have a negative impact on immune function.


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