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Cattle Nutrition and Metabolism

Cattle Nutrition and Metabolism

Livestock nutrition and metabolism supplements are important tools in addressing the vitamin and mineral deficiencies cattle face, bridging the gap when diet is not enough. Cattle commonly require supplementation to ensure healthy growth, strong immune function, reproductive success, and efficient feed utilisation — all of which are critical for producers.

Explore our range of cattle nutrition and metabolism products, designed to help cattle convert feed into energy and benefit growth, reproduction, and overall animal health.

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Why are nutritional supplements essential for cattle?

Proper nutrition underpins every aspect of cattle production. Deficiencies can result in slow growth, reduced fertility, poor milk yield, weak immunity, and metabolic issues such as ketosis, milk fever, or digestive disorders.

If diet falls short, nutritional and metabolic supplements become an essential piece of the puzzle, providing the key vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and other compounds needed for optimum performance. Supplements can help fill nutritional gaps that pasture, forage, or grain-based rations may not consistently meet year-round.

Benefits of supplementation include: 

  • Improved animal welfare: Healthy cattle are more resilient to stress, disease, and environmental challenges.
  • Enhanced productivity: A balanced diet will support strong growth rates in beef cattle, and steady milk production in dairy herds. 
  • Optimised metabolism and immunity: Vitamins and minerals play key roles in energy use, reproduction, and immune response. 
  • Reduced metabolic disorders: Targeted supplements can lower the risk of common health problems and improve the overall stability of your herd
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  • Better return on investment: Well-nourished cattle maintain body condition and longevity, which in turn, can boost your long-term profitability.

How to choose the right nutritional supplement for cattle

The supplement you select for your cattle will depend on factors such as feed quality, seasonal conditions, production goals, and the herd’s stage of growth or reproduction. 

Use these steps as a guide to help you choose the right nutritional and metabolic supplement: 

  • Assess gaps in pasture and feed
  • Match supplements to goals like growth, lactation, breeding, or finishing
  • Adjust nutrition during periods of stress, including drought, heat, transport, weaning, and joining
  • Choose the best delivery format for your goals (oral, liquid, block, or injectable)
  • Opt for trusted, evidence-based brands
  • If still in need of support, reach out to Specialist Sales for professional guidance

What are the main cattle nutrition supplements available?

You’ll find a broad range of cattle nutrition supplements on the Australian market, all designed to support different components of animal health.

  • Vitamin supplements: Vitamin A, D, and E support immunity, appetite, reproduction, and metabolic function. 
  • Mineral supplements: Chromium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, copper, and selenium can address bone strength, fertility, and disease resistance.
  • Energy and protein supplements: These aid body condition, growth, and milk production while improving weight gain.
  • Electrolyte supplements: Electrolytes can support hydration and mineral balance during heat stress, illness, and recovery.
  • Metabolic and digestive enhancers: Buffers, probiotics, and yeast cultures improve rumen function, nutrient absorption, and feed efficiency.
  • Combination supplements: Designed for convenience and whole-herd health, these are multi-nutrient products that deliver a range of benefits within the one formula. 

Need support finding the right nutritional and metabolic supplements for cattle? We’re here to assist you with the selection process and provide expert recommendations for year-round health and productivity – get in touch with the Specialist Sales team today.