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Jul 17, 2024 23 min

How trace minerals can help support immune function in weaned calves

from Feedstuffs in Focus Hosted by Dr. Roberto Palomares, Dr. Kevin Cain, Sarah Muirhead

Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) causes an estimated $800 to $900 million annually in economic losses from death, reduced feed efficiency, and treatment costs. Newly weaned calves are especially susceptible to BRD and other respiratory concerns. As a cattle producer, what are your options and solutions? Joining us on this episode of Feedstuffs in Focus to talk about trace minerals and immunity in weaned calves is Roberto Palomares, DVM, and Kevin Cain, DVM. This podcast is brought to you by Axiota Animal Health. Axiota discovers, develops, and commercializes scientifically proven products, such as Multimin® 90 and Lactipro®. Axiota’s non-antibiotic solutions support beef and dairy producers’ goals of optimal health, performance, and animal well-being. To learn more, visit www.axiota.com. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR MULTIMIN ® 90: Not for use in humans, keep out of reach of children. Multimin 90 has a preslaughter withdrawal time of 14 days after injection. Do not use during the first trimester of pregnancy or in pre-ruminant calves as safety has not been established. Selenium and copper are toxic if administered in excess and may lead to sudden death, depression, weakness, ataxia, salivation, and drooling. Do not use concurrently with other selenium or copper injections or boluses. Maximum volume per injection site is 7 mL. Allow a minimum of 30 days before considering repeat dosing. See prescribing information at axiota.com/label

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Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) causes an estimated $800 to $900 million annually in economic losses from death, reduced feed efficiency, and treatment costs. Newly weaned calves are especially susceptible to BRD and other respiratory concerns. As a cattle producer, what are your options and solutions? Joining us on this episode of Feedstuffs in Focus to talk about trace minerals and immunity in weaned calves is Roberto Palomares, DVM, and Kevin Cain, DVM. This podcast is brought to y...

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