Cobalt Drench – 5 Litre
Why is Cobalt Drench good for sheep?
Cobalt drench is considered highly beneficial for sheep. Due to its role in preventing and treating cobalt deficiency. Which can have severe effects on sheep health and productivity. Here are some key reasons why cobalt drench is effective:
1. Prevents Cobalt Deficiency
- Cobalt is essential for Vitamin B12 synthesis: Sheep require cobalt to produce Vitamin B12 in their rumen. Vitamin B12 is crucial for energy metabolism, red blood cell formation, and the overall growth and health of the animal.
- Common deficiency in certain soils: Many soils, especially in certain regions, are low in cobalt. This leads to a deficiency in the plants grown on these soils, and subsequently, in the sheep that graze on them.
2. Improves Growth and Weight Gain
- Enhanced energy metabolism: By ensuring adequate Vitamin B12 levels, cobalt drenches support efficient energy metabolism. This leads to better growth rates and weight gain, which are critical for both meat and wool production.
- Improved feed conversion efficiency: Sheep are able to make better use of the feed they consume, which is especially important in young, growing lambs.
3. Boosts Reproductive Performance
- Better fertility: Adequate cobalt levels are associated with improved fertility in ewes. This includes higher conception rates and healthier lambs.
- Healthy lambs: Pregnant ewes with adequate cobalt levels tend to give birth to stronger, healthier lambs with a better chance of survival.
4. Prevents Health Issues
- Avoids wasting disease: Cobalt deficiency can lead to a condition known as “pine” or “wasting disease” in lambs, where the animals fail to thrive, lose weight, and can eventually die. Cobalt drenches can prevent this.
- Supports immune function: Cobalt and Vitamin B12 are vital for a healthy immune system, helping sheep resist infections and recover from illnesses more quickly.
5. Economic Benefits
- Cost-effective intervention: Regular cobalt drenching is a relatively low-cost method to ensure sheep remain healthy and productive, reducing the need for more expensive treatments and interventions later.
Overall, cobalt drench is a simple yet effective way to maintain the health, productivity, and well-being of sheep, particularly in regions where cobalt deficiency is common.
Cobalt mineral supplement for Sheep, Lambs and Cattle containing Cobalt, Manganese and Iron.
Dosage rate:
SHEEP – Give 30ml dose 3 to 4 times a year ideally after dipping of shearing.
LAMB – Give 15ml per lamb every second day for one week. Do not give to lambs under 8 weeks of age except under veterinary advice.
CATTLE – 30ml dose every second day for 1 week. For animal use only.
