Delivering Critical Trace Minerals When Cattle Need Them Most
Trace mineral needs aren't static. From breeding and gestation to calving and calf development, cattle experience periods when demand for key trace minerals increases. While oral mineral programs remain an important foundation, intake can vary across animals and throughout the year.
Multimin® 90 (zinc, copper, manganese, and selenium injection) delivers trace minerals to prepare for when they need them most — helping support reproductive performance, immune function and overall herd productivity. Hear from producers like Doug Branch and Gabe Chase who have experienced the impact of injectable trace minerals in their operations.
A passion for cattle,
Doug Branch has spent a lifetime around Hereford cattle.
As manager of Buford Ranches' Osage Division, he oversees daily operations across the ranch's cow-calf enterprise, ensuring cattle are prepared for success from breeding through weaning.
"To make this ranch work, I need to have a tight calving window," Branch says. "At the end of the day, it's about getting more pounds across the scales."
That focus on efficiency drives every management decision on the ranch — from genetics and grazing management to herd health and nutrition.
A complete mineral strategy
While Buford Ranches maintains a strong oral mineral program, Branch knows not every cow consumes minerals consistently. That's why the operation incorporates Multimin 90 at key production stages.
"Not all cows eat mineral," he explains. "Using Multimin 90 helps supplement that and gives those cows the extra boost they need." For Branch, trace minerals are an important part of a complete approach to improving herd efficiency and performance.
Proof in the performance
Branch began using Multimin 90 because he knows maintaining adequate trace mineral status contributes to tighter calving windows and improved reproductive performance. After seeing positive results, the ranch eventually stopped using the product — only to watch conception rates decline and more cows breed later in the cycle.
Today, Buford Ranches uses Multimin 90 ahead of breeding and prior to calving to help support cows, calves and a more productive herd. “Multimin 90 helps us tremendously with our goals," he says.
To make this ranch work, I need to have a tight calving
window.
To make this ranch work, I need to have a tight calving window.
See how Buford Ranches improve reproduction, calf growth and efficiency.
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Why should I include Multimin 90 as part of my cattle mineral program?
Where do I buy Multimin 90?
How do I administer Multimin 90?
Multimin 90 should be administered as a single subcutaneous injection under the loose skin in the middle of the side of the neck, using the following dosage guidelines:
- Cattle up to 1 year of age: 1 mL per 100 lb body weight
- Cattle 1–2 years of age: 1 mL per 150 lb body weight
- Cattle over 2 years of age: 1 mL per 200 lb body weight
The maximum volume per injection site is 7 mL. Allow a minimum of 30 days before considering repeat dosing.
SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR MULTIMIN® 90: Not for use in humans, keep out of reach of children. Multimin 90 has a preslaughter withdrawal time of 14 days after injection. Do not use in pre-ruminant calves as safety and withdrawal period have not been established. Do not use during the first trimester of pregnancy as safety has not been established. Selenium and copper are toxic if administered in excess and may lead to sudden death, depression, weakness, ataxia, salivation, and drooling. Do not use concurrently with other selenium or copper injections or boluses. Maximum volume per injection site is 7 mL. Allow a minimum of 30 days before considering repeat dosing. See prescribing information.
references
1Pogge, D.J., et al. 2012. J. Anim. Sci. 90(8):2692-2698
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