A new easy solution to tackle vitamin E crisis

A leading animal health expert is helping farmers optimise the performance of their cattle and tackle the “hidden” issue of a shortfall of vitamin E in UK cows.

Researchers have also found 89% of UK grazed grass is also deficient in selenium.

Both are crucial antioxidants that are critical for cattle health in periods of stress and Agrimin have developed a new slow- release bolus range that helps cattle reach their full potential.

The ESey BREEDER and ESey FINISHER boluses provide dairy cows and beef cattle with the recommended levels of vitamin E and selenium they need in periods of stress, such as transition, calving and periods of hot weather. They supply the animal’s full daily requirement for approximately 60 days.

For dairy cows, the ESey BREEDER bolus aids in a quicker recovery after calving, boosting milk production and productivity.

The ESey FINISHER bolus optimises daily liveweight gain for beef cattle to hit target weights quicker and helps meat quality and redness.

Callum Harvey, technical manager at Agrimin, says: “We’ve developed an easy solution for farmers. By using the ESey bolus range, farmers can rest assured their cattle are getting the recommended levels of vitamin E and selenium they need.”