Background
It is often difficult to achieve high growth rates in the young calf whilst building the all-important immune system of the young animal.

Micro-nutrients can play an important role in helping to achieve both objectives. It is often difficult to strike this balance with conventional feedstuffs/minerals alone.

Research work has shown that organically chelated trace elements, where the mineral is bonded to an essential amino acid, can improve utilisation by the calf. Trace element imbalances can either be naturally ocurring or induced. The 'lock-up' of trace elements by heavy metals may lead to metabolic, immunity or production disorders.