As key management events like weaning and preg-check are approached, it’s critical to provide trace minerals that support immune function and reproductive success.

Oral minerals play an important role, but they don’t always meet the needs of cattle – especially during high-demand times like weaning and the third trimester. Intake can vary from animal to animal, and absorption is often reduced by antagonists in feed and water, just when cattle need extra support for immunity and reproduction.

Drought’s impact on calf health should not be overlooked. By branding, or around two months of age, calves have already depleted about 70% of copper and zinc stores.² These minerals are critical for immune response and vaccine effectiveness. Drought conditions further reduce mineral availability, leaving calves vulnerable at a key developmental stage.  

Multimin 90 is a proven, one-of-a-kind solution that delivers trace minerals known to support cattle health. Strategic supplementation can help close the nutritional gap drought leaves behind. Support healthier, more resilient calves through weaning and shipping by incorporating trace mineral supplementation when preconditioning or weaning calves.

Drought’s lingering effects could impact next year’s calving, even if pastures rebound. Stressed forages often lack key trace mineral concentrations and contain higher concentrations of lignin, which can diminish absorption. Cows with suboptimal trace mineral status at calving, struggle to breed back, risking longer or missed breeding seasons. Supplementation in the third trimester protects the cow's trace mineral levels, supports cow-to-calf mineral transfer³ and improves colostrum quality when used with a scours vaccine.⁴ 

This year’s fertility drives next year’s profits. Add Multimin 90 to your protocol at preg-check. It’s the only FDA-approved injectable supplement delivering four essential trace minerals known to help prepare cows for when it matters most.  

Consult your veterinarian to learn how Multimin 90 can support your fall weaning and preg-check protocols. To learn more about Multimin, connect with a rep in your area!