Tracey mineral needs in beef herds and copper risk
Supplementation matters for beef herds as mineral requirements vary by production stage age and body condition and are influenced by bioavailability and diet antagonists. New data from Dr Cheryl Waldner show copper deficiency risk across Western and Eastern Canada with regional molybdenum effects and potential copper limitation from high sulphate. chelated minerals may help. Dr Waldner speaks at Portage Beef and Forage Conference October 30. Manitoba Agriculture conducts forage and water surveys to map trace mineral levels with contact details for Portage office.