Keeping your herd healthy requires more than just good feed and vaccines—targeted nutrition plays a crucial role in disease prevention. Many common cattle health issues stem from mineral and vitamin deficiencies that weaken immunity and organ function.

Here’s how strategic supplementation can help prevent 5 major cattle diseases, saving you vet costs and lost productivity.

1. Mastitis (Udder Infection)

Prevent With:

✔ Vitamin E + Selenium – Boosts white blood cell function
✔ Zinc & Copper – Strengthens teat canal barriers
✔ Organic Iodine – Reduces bacterial load

Pro Tip: Start supplementing 2 months before calving when infection risk peaks.

2. Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD/Pneumonia)

Prevent With:

✔ Vitamin A & D – Maintains lung and mucus membrane health
✔ Zinc & Selenium – Reduces inflammation in airways
✔ Probiotics – Supports immune response to pathogens

Key Timing: Critical during weaning, transport, or extreme weather.

3. Foot Rot & Hoof Problems

Prevent With:

✔ Biotin (Vitamin B7) – Improves hoof hardness
✔ Zinc & Manganese – Prevents cracks and infections
✔ Copper – Needed for connective tissue strength

Bonus: These also prevent hairy heel warts (digital dermatitis).

4. Scours (Calf Diarrhea)

Prevent With:

✔ Colostrum replacers (with immunoglobulins)
✔ Probiotics + Prebiotics – Establish healthy gut flora
✔ Electrolytes – Prevent dehydration in outbreaks

Critical Window: First 24-48 hours of life are most important.

5. Milk Fever (Hypocalcemia)

Prevent With:

✔ Anionic salts – Acidify urine to pull calcium from bones
✔ Vitamin D3 – Enhances calcium absorption
✔ Phosphorus – Balances calcium metabolism

When to Act: Start 3 weeks pre-calving through early lactation.

3-Step Disease Prevention Plan

1️⃣ Test – Analyze forage/soil for deficiencies
2️⃣ Supplement – Use targeted products for your herd’s risks
3️⃣ Monitor – Track body condition, milk yield, and sickness rates

Why Prevention Beats Treatment

• Saves up to 5x costs vs. treating sick animals
• Improves feed efficiency and weight gain
• Maintains consistent milk production

At Allwright limited, we formulate supplements backed by veterinary science. Our Disease Defense Pack includes:

• Mastitis prevention minerals
• Calf scour protection kit
• Respiratory support boosters

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Farmer FAQ

Q: How soon will I see results from supplements?
A: Most deficiencies improve in 2-8 weeks, but some (like hoof quality) take 6+ months.

Q: Can’t I just use regular mineral blocks?
A: Standard blocks often lack disease-specific dosages—we customize blends for your region’s needs.

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