Are trace element deficiencies holding back your weaned calves?

Once calves begin grazing and developing into functional ruminants, their demand for key trace elements increases significantly. Deficiencies in copper, selenium, cobalt and iodine can have a major impact on performance, often before obvious clinical signs appear. Affected calves may show: Copper plays a vital role in growth, immunity and enzyme function, while selenium supports […] The post Are trace element deficiencies holding back your weaned calves? appeared first on Agriland.ie.