Dairy Cow Minerals™

Diary Cow Minerals
Non Rebatable
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​Free-flow water-soluble multi-mineral trace element mix, containing copper, cobalt, selenium, iodine and zinc.

Some of the copper is present as a chelated form.

Easily dissolved, so is suitable for the supplementation of dairy cows via addition to the drinking water, oral daily drenching, or addition to supplementary feed

Contains aniseed flavouring for improved palatability

Trace elements similar to this product can also be added to nutrition products as part of our Pick & Mix service.

Sizes Delivery Options Order
25kg
Ravensdown pick up point
Freight to farm

Customer Centre

0800 100 123

How to buy
Active ingredients

Each 5 gram dose contains:

Copper - 250mg elemental copper (167mg as copper sulphate and 83mg as EDTA chelate)
Cobalt - 5mg elemental cobalt (as cobalt sulphate)
Selenium - 3mg elemental selenium (as sodium selenate)
Iodine - 10mg elemental iodine (as EDDI)
Zinc - 400mg elemental zinc (as zinc sulphate monohydrate)
Sodium - 1g elemental sodium (as salt)

Physical description
​A light blue powder
Farm types Dairy
Uses include Minerals and vitamins, Trace elements
Persistence
For the control of
Works better with
Also known as
​DCM
Similar products
Other products that may be used for the same purpose
Timeframe
Withholding period

​Cattle

Meat withholding
NIL

Milk withholding
NIL
Barriers to effectiveness
Safety
DG (Class 9)
Regulatory requirements
EPA approval No HSR002521

Benefits of Dairy Cow Minerals™

​Free-flow water-soluble multi-mineral trace element mix, containing copper, cobalt, selenium, iodine and zinc

Some of the copper is present as a chelated form

Easily dissolved, so is suitable for the supplementation of dairy cows via addition to the drinking water, oral daily drenching, or addition to supplementary feed

Must not be administered in conjunction with zinc for facial eczema prevention

Application rates and usage

Dairy Cow Minerals Label
​Animal Health - NZ

​Application

Dairy Cow Minerals™ is designed to be administered to cows via medication of the drinking water (eg through in-line or trough dispensers), daily oral drenching or via addition to supplementary feed. The dose rate is 5g/cow/day which will provide each cow with the following:
 

Copper - 250mg elemental copper (167mg as copper sulphate and 83mg as EDTA chelate)

Cobalt - 5mg elemental cobalt (as cobalt sulphate)

Selenium - 3mg elemental selenium (as sodium selenate)

Iodine - 10mg elemental iodine (as EDDI)

Zinc - 400mg elemental zinc (as zinc sulphate monohydrate)

Sodium - 1g sodium (as salt)


Dairy Cow Minerals
™ is totally soluble in water so can be administered through the drinking water.


Storage and handling

Store in a cool, dry covered facility, and ensure that the bag is closed properly after use. It is important to keep bags dry to prevent absorption of water by the product. Dust masks and eye protection are recommended when handling product if excessive dust is present.


Shelf life

3 years from date of manufacture

Safety Documentation

GMO declatation
safety data sheet
product safety card

Brochures

NZ Animal Health Brochure - June 2013

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