Evaluation of Response and Safety to Parenteral Trace Mineral Supplementation in Idaho Neonatal Dairy Hutch Calves

Authors

  • C. J. Louder College of Veterinary Medicine, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164
  • M. W. Ayers Caine Veterinary Teaching Center, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844
  • C. S. Schneider Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20114049

Keywords:

parenteral supplements, trace minerals, white muscle disease, ill thrift, Selenium

Abstract

Areas of the Northwest United States are trace mineral deficient, necessitating oral and/or parenteral supplementation in livestock. Selenium has been shown to be an important component of the antioxidant system of mammalian cells, and deficiency is known to be associated with white muscle disease and ill thrift in young calves. Recommended serum selenium levels for adult cattle are 0.08-0.30 pg/mL, and cattle are considered marginally deficient in selenium when serum levels are 0.03-0.07 pg/mL. There is scant evidence in the scientific literature comparing different commercially available parenteral supplements in dairy calves. This trial evaluated serum trace mineral levels, injection site and clinical aptitude scores (ISS/CAS) of neonatal dairy calves supplemented with two common parenteral trace mineral products.

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Published

2011-09-22

Issue

2011

Section

Research Summaries 4