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Trace minerals to support growth, reproduction and immune defence, with the energy from vitamin B12 for optimum health and performance in sheep and cattle.

Product Description

Chelated trace mineral injection for sheep, beef cattle and dairy cattle deficient in and/or responsive to zinc, manganese, selenium and/or vitamin B12 supplementation.

Active Constituents
  • 26.7 g/L zinc as disodium zinc EDTA
  • 6.7 g/L manganese as disodium manganese EDTA
  • 3.3 g/L selenium as sodium selenite
  • 1.4 g/L cyanocobalamin
Product Benefits

GROWTH

MARKS-MIN® ZMS with B12 provides elements that support growth by aiding cell, bone, muscle, cartilage and connective tissue growth and development, as well as protein metabolism, DNA production, and thyroid function.

IMMUNE DEFENSE

MARKS-MIN ZMS with B12 provides elements that support immune defence by aiding in the function of the immune system and white blood cells that helps combat and resist the establishment of infections.

REPRODUCTION

MARKS-MIN ZMS with B12 provides elements that support reproduction by aiding the development of male and female reproductive organs and their functions, the process of fertilisation and also the maintenance of pregnancy.

ENERGY

Vitamin B12 plays a key role for the production of energy in livestock. Energy is required for all body processes and is the backbone of all production.

Indications

MARKS-MIN ZMS with B12 contains zinc, manganese, selenium and vitamin B12, which are required for optimal health, production and fertility.

Sub-optimal trace mineral and vitamin B12 status, particularly during periods of stress, such as lambing/calving, mating and drying off (dairy cows) have been shown to negatively impact production, reproduction and health.

Using an injectable supplement can improve trace mineral and vitamin B12 status at these critical times, promoting a healthy immune system, which is important in resisting disease, and has a positive impact on reproduction.

ZINC

Has a role in:

  • Cell production
  • Skin, hair and hoof growth
  • Antioxidant functions
  • Disease resistance
  • Reproduction/fertility

MANGANESE

Has a role in:

  • Protein metabolism
  • Antioxidant functions
  • Bone, cartilage and connective tissue development
  • Reproduction/fertility
  • Embryo survival
  • Glucose synthesis and utilisation

SELENIUM

Has a role in:

  • Disease resistance
  • Muscle growth and function
  • Reproduction/fertility
  • Thyroid hormone functions
  • Antioxidant functions

VITAMIN B12

Has a role in:

  • Energy production and metabolism
  • DNA synthesis
  • Growth
  • Immune system function
  • Reproduction/fertility
  • Milk production
Dosage and Treatment Times
Dosage and Administration
  • Administer to cattle or sheep by subcutaneous injection (under the skin) into the anterior half of the neck (the half of the neck closest to the head)
  • Following withdrawal of the first dose, product can be used for 9 months from opening

Cattle

AGE OF CATTLE INJECTION DOSE RATE
Up to 1 year 1.5 mL per 50kg
From 1-2 years 1.5 mL per 75kg
Over 2 years 1.5 mL per 100kg

Sheep

Injection Dose Rate
0.3 mL per 10 kg = 1.5 mL per 50 kg

Check the accuracy of the applicator regularly. Use correct aseptic technique. A transient local swelling may be observed at the site of injection. Divide doses greater than 10 mL between 2 injection sites. DO NOT retreat animals for 8 weeks after last treatment.

Withholding Periods

MEAT: Zero (0) days     |     MILK: Zero (0) days

Storage

Store below 30 °C in original box, in a dry place. Protect from light.

Pack Size

500 mL

Injectable Applicator

The MARKS-MIN injectable applicator with forward selectable dose volume has been specifically developed in NZ to be used with all MARKS-MIN injectable solutions. Applicators are available from your veterinary clinic on purchase of MARKS-MIN products.

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