scholarly journals An Injectable Trace Mineral Supplement in Yearling Bulls Causes a Short-Term Increase in Circulating Trace Mineral Levels But Does Not Improve Sperm Quality

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. A. Kirchhoff ◽  
K. E. Fike ◽  
R. Breiner
Keyword(s):  
Sperm Quality ◽  
Trace Mineral ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Mineral Supplement ◽  
Mineral Levels

scholarly journals 170 The effects of supplementing a chelated mineral containing Ascophyllum nodosum on intake and performance of creep-fed hair lambs

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 76-77
Author(s):  
Victoria Romo ◽  
Jamie A Boyd
Keyword(s):  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Ascophyllum Nodosum ◽  
Seaweed Extract ◽  
Trace Mineral ◽  
Mineral Supplement ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ewe Lamb ◽  
Ad Libitum ◽  
Mineral Levels

Abstract The objective of this study was to determine the effect of two commercial mineral supplements on ewes/lamb pairs DMI and ADG. All ewes prior to lambing were maintained a sheep pellet formulated for no mineral, vitamin, or probiotic content at a rate of 2% body weight, ad libitum Bermuda hay, and ad libitum access to the control mineral supplement. Ewe/lamb pairs were randomly assigned based on twining and parity to study groups four days post-lambing. The treatment (TRT) group had 12 ewes/18 lambs, and a control (CNTRL) group had 11 ewes/17 lambs, and was conducted over 6wks. Lambs in both groups were offered ad libitum alfalfa via a creep feeding gate. The TRT group received a commercial chelated mineral mix that included Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed extract in the blend and the CNTRL received a commercial non-chelated mineral without seaweed extract. Chelated minerals were Cu, Mn, and Zn. Daily feed and ort samples were collected 2x week and dried at 55℃ for analysis. Feed was adjusted daily to maintain a 3–5% refusal rate. Samples were compiled by week and analyzed for DM, Ash, aNDF, aADF, EE, and CP. Blood samples were collected from a subset of 7 ewes per group, 3x during the study (wk1, wk3, wk6) for later trace mineral analysis (Co, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Se). Results indicate a significant difference in mineral DMI between groups (P = 0.03), but no significant impact on DMI of Bermuda or alfalfa. ADG for lambs was numerically increased 0.25±0.01 TRT versus 0.23±0.01 kg CNTRL but was not statistically significant (P = 0.18). No significant differences in trace mineral levels between groups or over time was seen. All mineral levels were in the normal range for both groups. It appears the addition of the chelated mineral with Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed extract did not improve ADG or DMI, but the results of this study were potentially affected by severe weather conditions. Further study is needed under more favorable conditions to confirm product impacts in ewe/lamb pairs.

scholarly journals 171 The effects of supplementing a chelated mineral containing Ascophyllum nodosum on intake and performance of creep-fed hair lambs

2020 ◽  
Vol 98 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 78-79
Author(s):  
Victoria Romo ◽  
Jamie A Boyd
Keyword(s):  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Ascophyllum Nodosum ◽  
Seaweed Extract ◽  
Trace Mineral ◽  
Mineral Supplement ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Ewe Lamb ◽  
Ad Libitum ◽  
Mineral Levels

Abstract The objective of this study was to determine the effect of two commercial mineral supplements on ewes/lamb pairs DMI and ADG. All ewes prior to lambing were maintained a sheep pellet formulated for no mineral, vitamin, or probiotic content at a rate of 2% body weight, ad libitum Bermuda hay, and ad libitum access to the control mineral supplement. Ewe/lamb pairs were randomly assigned based on twining and parity to study groups four days post-lambing. The treatment (TRT) group had 12 ewes/18 lambs, and a control (CNTRL) group had 11 ewes/17 lambs, and was conducted over 6wks. Lambs in both groups were offered ad libitum alfalfa via a creep feeding gate. The TRT group received a commercial chelated mineral mix that included Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed extract in the blend and the CNTRL received a commercial non-chelated mineral without seaweed extract. Chelated minerals were Cu, Mn, and Zn. Daily feed and ort samples were collected 2x week and dried at 55℃ for analysis. Feed was adjusted daily to maintain a 3–5% refusal rate. Samples were compiled by week and analyzed for DM, Ash, aNDF, aADF, EE, and CP. Blood samples were collected from a subset of 7 ewes per group, 3x during the study (wk1, wk3, wk6) for later trace mineral analysis (Co, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Se). Results indicate a significant difference in mineral DMI between groups (P = 0.03), but no significant impact on DMI of Bermuda or alfalfa. ADG for lambs was numerically increased 0.25±0.01 TRT versus 0.23±0.01 kg CNTRL but was not statistically significant (P = 0.18). No significant differences in trace mineral levels between groups or over time were seen. All mineral levels were in the normal range for both groups. It appears the addition of the chelated mineral with Ascophyllum nodosum seaweed extract did not improve ADG or DMI, but the results of this study were potentially affected by severe weather conditions. Further study is needed under more favorable conditions to confirm product impacts in ewe/lamb pairs.

scholarly journals Effect of an injectable trace mineral at the initiation of a 14 day CIDR protocol on heifer performance and reproduction1

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 458-466 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. S. Stokes ◽  
A. R. Ralph ◽  
A. J. Mickna ◽  
W. P. Chapple ◽  
A. R. Schroeder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pregnancy Rate ◽  
Body Condition Score ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Pregnancy Rates ◽  
Variable Response ◽  
Trace Mineral ◽  
Mineral Supplement ◽  
Condition Score ◽  
Calving Season ◽  
N 93

Abstract Three experiments were conducted at separate locations to determine the effects of a trace mineral injection (TMI), Multimin 90, on heifer performance and reproduction. In Exp. 1, [spring-born, Angus, n = 93, body weight (BW) = 428 ± 45.2 kg], Exp. 2 (spring-born, Angus × Simmental, n = 120, BW = 426 ± 54.0 kg), and Exp. 3 (fall-born, commercial Angus, n = 199, BW = 345 ± 39.7 kg) heifers were stratified by BW within experiment and assigned to 1 of 2 treatments: a control, saline injection, or TMI at a dose of 1 mL/68 kg BW. Free choice mineral, containing Cu, Mn, Se, and Zn formulated to meet or exceed NRC recommendations, was supplemented to heifers. Injections were given 33 d prior to breeding at the initiation of a 14-d controlled internal drug release (CIDR)-prostaglandin protocol. There was no difference (P ≥ 0.37) in BW during Exp. 1. Additionally, there was no difference (P ≥ 0.52) in body condition score (BCS) at initiation or at artificial insemination (AI) and final pregnancy confirmation in Exp. 1; however, a greater (P = 0.03) BCS was noted for control heifers at breeding. Pregnancy rates to timed AI and overall pregnancy rates were also similar (P ≥ 0.74) regardless of treatment. During Exp. 2, BCS and BW did not differ (P ≥ 0.44) across treatments. There was a tendency (P = 0.07) for TMI heifers to have an increased AI pregnancy rate (62 vs. 45%) compared with control heifers despite no difference (P = 0.51) in overall pregnancy rate. In Exp. 3, BW was not different (P ≥ 0.39) across all time points. Also, BCS did not differ (P ≥ 0.45) at initiation, AI, or final pregnancy conformation. Interestingly, there was a tendency (P = 0.10) for TMI heifers to have an increased BCS at the time of breeding compared with control heifers. However, there were no differences (P ≥ 0.50) in AI and overall pregnancy rates. In 1 of 3 experiments, an injectable trace mineral administered 33 d prior to the breeding season in conjunction with a 14-d CIDR protocol, tended to increased AI conception rates of heifers even when adequate trace mineral supplement was provided. The variable response observed across experiments may be caused by differences in breed, calving season, mineral sources, and management strategies.

Evaluation of antioxidant status, oxidative stress and serum trace mineral levels associated with Babesia ovis parasitemia in sheep

2014 ◽  
Vol 205 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 38-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bijan Esmaeilnejad ◽  
Mousa Tavassoli ◽  
Siamak Asri-Rezaei ◽  
Bahram Dalir-Naghadeh ◽  
Hassan Malekinejad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Antioxidant Status ◽  
Trace Mineral ◽  
Mineral Levels ◽  
Babesia Ovis

scholarly journals 338EFFECT OF TRACE MINERAL NUTRITION ON FOLLICULAR RESPONSE, OVULATION, AND EMBRYO PRODUCTION IN SUPEROVULATED ANGUS HEIFERS

2004 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 289 ◽  
Author(s):  
G.C. Lamb ◽  
D.R. Brown ◽  
R.C. Wasson ◽  
J.E. Larson ◽  
C.R. Dahlen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Transrectal Ultrasound ◽  
Latin Square ◽  
Dose Schedule ◽  
Trace Mineral ◽  
Embryo Production ◽  
Mineral Supplement ◽  
Mineral Supplementation ◽  
Des Moines ◽  
Organic Mineral ◽  
Angus Heifers

We determined whether trace mineral supplementation prior to embryo collection affected embryo production and quality. Twenty half-sibling, Angus heifers originating from a common herd were assigned to three treatment groups using a 3×3 latin square design and three rotations of the treatments: (1) heifers received no added mineral to their diet (Control;; n=53); (2) heifers received a commercially available organic mineral supplement (Organic;; Albion Cattle Breeder Pak, Des Moines, IA, USA;; n=52); and (3) heifers received an isomineral, all inorganic mineral supplement (Inorganic;; Inorganic Breeder Pak, Albion, Des Moines, IA, USA;; n=55). All heifers had ad libitum access to hay and were fed a supplement containing corn and soybean meal. Heifers received a 25-mg injection of PGF on Day −23 at which point individual feeding of the corn/soybean/mineral supplement was initiated and fed at recommended levels until the day of embryo collection. All heifers were monitored for signs of estrus, but regardless, all heifers received a 1-mg injection of estradiol cypionate (ECP;; Pharmacia, Kalamazoo, MI, USA) and a CIDR (Pharmacia) on Day −16. From Day −12 to Day −8 heifers received 29mg of follicle stimulating hormone (pFSH, batch 9109, Sioux Biochemical, Sioux Center, IA, USA) in a twice daily decreasing dose schedule. On Day −9 heifers received two 5-mg injections of PGF (AM and PM) and the CIDR was removed in the PM. All heifers were inseminated artificially at 36, 48, and 60h after CIDR removal. On Day 0, embryos were recovered using a nonsurgical procedure and were evaluated under a stereomicroscope. Heifers were given a 45-day adaption period of no mineral supplementation before initiating a new treatment as above. On Days −12, −7, and 0, ovaries were scanned via transrectal ultrasound to determine the presence and number of follicles and CL in each ovary. There were no treatment differences in the number of heifers with a CL on Day −12, the total number of follicles on Day −7, or the total numbers of CL and unovulated follicles on Day 0. Although the total number of recovered ova/embryos were similar among groups (4.2±0.6, 3.6±0.6, and 3.3±0.6 for Control, Inorganic, and Organic heifers, respectively), the number of unfertilized oocytes was greater (P<0.05) in Inorganic (2.3±0.4) than in Organic (0.8±0.4) heifers, whereas Control heifers were intermediate (1.3±0.4). In addition, Control heifers had a greater (P<0.10) number of degenerate embryos (0.9±0.2) than Organic (0.3±0.2) or Inorganic (0.3±0.2) heifers. Organic heifers produced a greater number (P<0.10) of transferable embryos (2.2±0.4) than Inorganic heifers (1.1±0.4), with Control heifers intermediate (2.0±0.4). We conclude that heifer and mineral rotation accounted for the greatest differences in embryo production and quality. However, feeding an Organic mineral tended to increase the production of transferable embryos in purebred Angus heifers.

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