Precision mineral supplementation in dairy cattle

Different mineral sources have different kinetics and absorption in the gastrointestinal tract of ruminants, making the choice of the right source a key point in supplementation.
Supplementation with a stable source of copper helps to avoid unwanted interactions with antagonists in the rumen, thus decreasing the risk of poisoning. Zinc supplementation is very important for immune status, decreasing the risk of common diseases in dairy cows such as mastitis and lameness.
Precise mineral supplementation involves knowing the mineral content of the raw materials used in the rations. This knowledge, combined with the use of stable sources, will allow us to decrease the level of supplementation, its costs, and the environmental impact.