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The sale of just two calves pays for a full year of pre-calver minerals for 100 cows

Pre-calver minerals are essential for setting cows and calves up for a healthy, profitable lactation. Feeding a high-quality pre-calver mineral for 6–8 weeks before calving helps prevent milk fever, retained cleanings and other costly metabolic disorders, while improving colostrum quality, calf vigour and immunity.
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Managing stress in calves and weanlings alongside correct nutrition pays more than ever

Managing stress and nutrition in calves and weanlings is critical to reducing gut inflammation, improving immunity, and lowering the risk of pneumonia.
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Copper-an essential trace element

Copper is an essential trace element, meaning it is required by animals in very small amounts (mg/d) for normal body functioning.  We often talk about copper as essential for cattle, but potentially toxic for sheep. Here, we will discuss this topic, to help you optimise copper supply [...]
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Copper in Sheep: Getting the Balance Right

Copper is vital for sheep health, but too much can be deadly. Because sheep need only tiny amounts, small mistakes in feeding or management can lead to serious toxicity. Understanding copper sources, breed sensitivity, and practical prevention is essential to protect flock health and performance.
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Lifeline Pre-Calver good for cow and calf health at Irish dairy farm

A County Fermanagh dairy farm is improving colostrum quality and calf health by feeding Lifeline Pre-Calver during the dry period. Father and son team John and William Rutledge have seen better immunity, higher antibody levels, and stronger calves thanks to this targeted nutritional support.
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