Un animal gordo no siempre está bien nutrido: las carencias minerales que no se ven

Veterinary Insights on Cattle Nutrition and Mineralization

Introduction to Veterinary Practices

• Emiliano Cresman, a veterinary doctor and advisor at Agroinsumos Plantando Bandera, discusses the advancements in cattle genetics during the national event in 2026.

• Emphasizes the importance of laboratory support for producers to maximize genetic potential through proper investment.

Understanding Mineral Deficiencies

• Highlights the need to address secondary mineral deficiencies that are often overlooked, alongside primary deficiencies that animals cannot find in their environment.

• Discusses specific regional deficiencies, such as phosphorus shortages in Corrientes, and how other minerals can block absorption of essential nutrients like copper and zinc.

Solutions for Nutritional Gaps

• The laboratory provides solutions to prevent losses of micronutrients crucial for weight gain, immune response, and reproductive health.

• Stresses integrating biotechnologies into nutritional plans as part of overall animal health management.

Importance of Supplementation Pre-Service

• Advises on supplementing vitamins and minerals before reproductive protocols (IATF), linking it directly to improved outcomes in vaccination efficacy and overall herd performance.

• Recommends a strategic combination of Biocobre (copper, zinc, manganese) and Celfos (selenium, vitamins A, D, E, phosphorus) prior to breeding for enhanced fertility metrics.

Monitoring Animal Health

• Warns against assuming well-conditioned animals are free from deficiencies; emphasizes regular supplementation even for seemingly healthy livestock.

• Encourages viewing investments in nutrition not as expenses but as critical investments impacting growth rates and reproductive success.

Conclusion on Subclinical Issues

• Points out that subclinical issues—unseen by producers or veterinarians—can significantly affect reproduction rates and overall animal development.

• Concludes with a reminder about the hidden impacts of mineral deficiencies on cattle health.