FACIAL ECZEMA PREVENTION
Facial Eczema Solutions
Zincmax+
Zincmax+ is a blend of water soluble zinc combined with organic copper, designed for facial eczema prevention in cattle.
Mineral Pellets (SI)
Our Mineral Pellets are designed to deliver consistent minerals, in a grain base carrier to support milk production for lactating dairy cows.
Bulk Feed
Grazing residuals
When grazing to a low residual and there is a high amount of dead matter, there’s more chance of animals picking up the spores at the base of the sward.
Spore Counts
Low spore counts over several days cause the same accumulated liver damage as one day with a high spore count.
Temperature
Three consecutive nights with temperatures over 12ºC, and enough moisture in the pasture, accelerates spore growth.
Surviving a Dry Summer
Without the benefit of a crystal ball, it is hard to predict whether summer will see us needing to break out the sunblock or buy a new pair of gumboots. While it’s easy to prepare ourselves for both eventualities, we also need to think of the needs of the cow.
Successful Zinc Supplementation
It is common knowledge the role zinc has to play when it comes to facial eczema. However, the success of zinc supplementation is one to deep dive into, to ensure that each animal is getting the right amount of zinc.
The Cause & the Cost of Facial Eczema
The true cost of facial eczema is not just the cost of feeding zinc. It is the hidden costs of not feeding the right zinc at the right time in the right amount that leads to ongoing financial implications.
