Effect of Pasture Trace Mineral Supplementation on Liver Mineral Levels and Postweaning Health

Authors

  • D. Grotelueschen Panhandle Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 4502 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361-4939
  • A. Wohlers Panhandle Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 4502 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361-4939
  • C. Dewey Panhandle Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 4502 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361-4939
  • I. Rush Panhandle Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 4502 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361-4939
  • E. Braselton Panhandle Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 4502 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361-4939
  • B. Johnson Panhandle Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 4502 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361-4939
  • J. Pollreisz Panhandle Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 4502 Avenue I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361-4939

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19956156

Keywords:

cow/calf, liver mineral level, weaning weights, trace minerals, sulfate-based, metal-complexed, serological titers

Abstract

The development of healthy, immune competent beef animals during the cow/calf phase of production can be important for successful transition of weaned calves to the feedlot. The objectives of this trial were to determine if differences are present in liver mineral levels, feedlot morbidity and mortality, weaning weights, and serological titers of calves nursing dams supplemented with and having access to one of three mineral supplements: sulfate-based trace minerals, metal-complexed trace minerals, and a control mineral. An additional objective was to determine if differences in liver mineral levels are present in cows fed one of the three minerals on a free choice basis.

Cover image of the 27th Conference Proceedings: A photo of two men herding cattle on horseback through a field of wildflowers in the Texas Hill Country. The men are wearing red western shirts and black cowboy hats. White background.

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Published

1995-09-14

Issue

1995

Section

Research Summaries 1

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