[en] Beef cattle are susceptible to trace element deficiencies. The goal of this trial was to study
the efficacy of dam supplementation with organic or inorganic trace minerals. Thirteen Belgian
Blue farms divided into two groups per farm were investigated, resulting in a randomized block
design, with two treatments. Animals in treatment A group received a supplement containing
50% organic and 50% inorganic selenium, zinc, and copper, while those in treatment B group
received 100% inorganic sources. Blood zinc (p=0.08), selenium in blood (p<0.01) and colostrum
(p<0.01) were higher in group A. No difference (p>0.1) was found between treatments regarding
the incidence of disease or daily weight gain of the calves. Although the zootechnical performance
was equal for both treatments, supplementation with organic trace minerals resulted in a greater
nutritional efficacy to sustain the selenium and zinc statuses of the Belgian Blue cattle, and also
seemed to mitigate inflammation associated with cesarean section.
Disciplines :
Veterinary medicine & animal health
Author, co-author :
Guyot, Hugues ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département clinique des animaux de production (DCP) > Gestion de la santé des ruminants
Martin-Tereso, Javier
Litjens, Wilbert
Brutsaert, Barbara
Desmett, Lies
Cheleux, Gaël ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département clinique des animaux de production (DCP) > Département clinique des animaux de production (DCP)
Dubreucq, Pierre ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département clinique des animaux de production (DCP) > Département clinique des animaux de production (DCP)
Rollin, Frédéric ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département clinique des animaux de production (DCP) > Médecine interne des équidés, des ruminants et des porcs
Language :
English
Title :
Oral supplementation of organic trace minerals to double-muscled Belgian Blue dams in late gestation: clinical and biochemical aspects
Alternative titles :
[fr] Supplémentation orale en oligo-éléments organiques à des vaches viandeuses en fin de gestation: aspects cliniques et biochimiques
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