REPRODUCTION

At the most important event in terms of change in a year of production, trace minerals represent resources for the cow and the fetus.

Poor fertility is a major factor that limits productivity

Reproductive success in livestock is essential for the economic livelihood of producers. In many livestock production systems, poor fertility is a major factor that limits productivity.

Late pregnancy and the onset of lactation require dramatic physiological adaptations, which causes oxidative stress and high demand for trace minerals (also referred to as trace elements) during months preceding the breeding period. At the time of breeding, marginal trace minerals deficiencies can seriously affect reproductive performance of cows and bulls.

An impact at every stage of reproduction

Because we acknowledge cattle farming as a strength and essential in sustainable agriculture, we want to provide cross-sectional solutions to support it. Our mission is to take care of cattle and the industry stakeholders with quality, practical and economic offers along six axes.

Pregnancy

Vaccination

Postpartum

Pregnancy

The fast developing fetus has a great need for trace minerals. The dam supplies its calf most often at the expense of its own needs and stores via the afterbirth, the umbilical cord and amniotic fluid. Proper trace mineral supplementation must make possible to supplement the cow for its needs and those of its calf, during the foetal period as well as the neonatal period.

Vaccination

Vaccination is the most reliable way to prevent disease and boost immunity. When cattle are under TM imbalance, the post-vaccination immune response is not optimal. As trace minerals are involved in the development of immunity, supplementation with trace minerals allows a faster vaccine response, including antibody production and cellular immunity.

Postpartum

Conception ushers in pregnancy the longest and most demanding period for cows. Alongside with the lactation, cow's needs in nutrients, including minerals, will progressively change over this period. Also, trace minerals must meet the requirements of the developing fetus.

Special notes for heifers

The requirement for trace minerals is further exacerbated by the fact that they are still growing themselves.
Their diet is often less closely managed than that of the dairy herd and trace mineral status pre-calving can be even worse.

A support for each

Our 4-in1-injectable trace mineral supports your cattle during high-demand periods, like reproduction.

Zinc, copper, manganese, and selenium are essential for the breeding period, the development of the fetus, and adaptation of the neonate to its new life.

Cow

Ovulation & estrus
ransfer of immunity
Decreased retained placenta
16% reduction in the incidence of endometriti

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Calf

Development
Embryo survival
11% reduction in the incidence of stillbirths
Survival of calf

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Bull

Spermatogenesis
Sperm quality
Sperm quantity

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From breeding to weaning

Trace minerals are essential pre-calving and pre-breeding for the maturation of the ovocytes, and the quality and survival of embryos because they are critical components of the antioxidant defences, and for the production of hormones.

Minerals are essential for the development of veal calves and young bulls at weaning. In adult bulls, ITM supplementation 45-50 days before the start of the breeding season contributes to the quality and quantity of semen.