Description
NutriMin® Silage Balancer Zinc is a zinc, macro mineral and trace mineral supplement for the prevention of facial eczema in cows in mid to late lactation. This product is designed to be added to silages or concentrate feeds.
NutriMin® Silage Balancer Zinc is not water soluble.
Find more information on preventing and managing facial eczema in our Facial Eczema Brochure or read our article about Effective facial eczema prevention.
Active Ingredients
Contains per 100g dose (500kg cow):
| Zinc* | 10 g |
|---|---|
| Organic Copper | 150 mg |
| Cobalt | 10 mg |
| Selenium | 5 mg |
| Iodine | 8 mg |
| Calcium | 19 g |
| Sodium | 11 g |
| Magnesium | 5.8 g |
| Flavouring |
* NutriMin® Silage Balancer Zinc contains Global Supa Zinc (zinc oxide) as an aid in the prevention of facial eczema in sheep and cattle. Contains Global Zinc at 125g/kg.
* Global Supa Zinc oxide is a registered pursuant to the ACVM Act 1997 No. A006944.
(See www.nzfsa.govt.nz/acvm/ for registration details.)
Recommended Dose Rate
20g NutriMin® Silage Balancer Zinc per 100 kg of liveweight to provide 2.5g Global Supa Zinc per 100kg liveweight.
Dairy Cows (500kg) 100g cow per day
Yearlings (275kg) 55g per day
Calves (90kg) 18g per day
Directions for Use
Mix evenly through concentrate feed or silage. Not water soluble.
Cautions
Do not exceed the recommended dose rate or frequency. Knowing animal liveweight is important as for zinc to be effective it needs to be administered at 2g of elemental zinc per 100kg liveweight. Serum zinc tests are encouraged to ensure zinc for facial eczema prevention is not over or under supplied. Do not use at the same time as any other copper or selenium product, prill or fertiliser, without consulting a nutritionist or veterinarian.
Storage
Reseal packaging after use. Keep in a safe place away from foodstuffs. Store in a dry, cool place out of direct sunlight. Avoid contact with eyes, inhalation and ingestion. Wash hands thoroughly after use. Keep out of reach of children.
Pack Sizes
25 kg
