VITAMIN B12 SHEEP CATTLE 500ML TROY 4800
- Active ingredient
- Vitamin B12
- Controls
- Host: Cattle and sheep. Target: Vitamin B12 deficiency and metabolic support
- Suitable for
- Cattle, Sheep
Troy Vitamin B12 Sheep and Cattle is for the treatment of Vitamin B12 deficiency in lambs, calves, sheep and cattle.
Vitamin B12 is an essential component of a number of enzymes which are involved in normal metabolism.
It is stored in the liver and is necessary in sheep for energy production and vital for wool and body growth.
Cobalt is an essential trace element required by ruminants for the synthesis of vitamin B12.
The micro-organisms in the rumen convert dietary cobalt into vitamin B12
What are the effects of vitamin B12 deficiency:
Vitamin B12 deficiency in sheep can cause a number of clinical signs including loss of appetite, decreased growth rates, weight loss, watery ocular discharge and anaemia.
These signs can occur despite an abundance of available pasture.
Young growing lambs are most at risk of developing clinical signs on deficient pastures, as they have a high energy requirement for growth.
Growth rates and wool production are affected by marginal cobalt deficiency, with these losses exceeding 15% in severely cobalt-deficient areas.
Ewes are also at increased risk with reduced lambing percentages, poor weight gains in suckling lambs, greater risk of metabolic disease (pregnancy toxaemia), reduced wool production and infertility.
What are the factors influencing cobalt deficiency:
Vitamin B12 is dependent on the intake of cobalt from pasture and soil.
Cobalt deficiency is associated with sandy coastal soil types and higher pH soils (limestone country). Prolonged weathering, leaching or intensive cropping can decrease the amount of cobalt in the soil. Pasture cobalt can vary with pasture species.
A seasonal influence has shown that spring pastures have lower levels of trace elements due to faster growth, and lower uptake of elements from the soil.
Some classes of sheep have an increased demand for vitamin B12 which includes lambs, weaners and pregnant ewes.
Directions for use:
By intramuscular or subcutaneous injection.
Lambs - 1ml every 2 months.
Calves - 2ml every 3 months.
Adult Sheep - 1ml every 4 months.
Adult Cattle - 2 ml every 4 months.
Cobalt supplementation may be required in some areas where Vitamin B12 deficiency occurs.
Seek veterinary advice concerning Vitamin B12 and Cobalt supplementation.
Withholding Periods:
Meat: Nil
Milk: Nil
Active Ingredient: Vitamin B12
APVMA Reg. No: 55848
For use on: Cattle, Sheep
Always read the current registered product label before use. Dose rates and withholding periods on this page are provided as a guide only. The registered label supplied with the product is the legal document and takes precedence. If in doubt, contact TGRM on (07) 5482 1692 or the manufacturer directly.
Always read the label and follow directions for use. The registered label is the legal document governing use of this product.
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Common Questions
What is Troy Vitamin B12 Sheep & Cattle used for?
Troy Vitamin B12 Sheep & Cattle is used to treat Vitamin B12 deficiency in lambs, calves, sheep and cattle. Vitamin B12 is essential for normal metabolism, energy production, wool growth and body growth in ruminants.
What are the signs of Vitamin B12 deficiency in sheep?
Clinical signs can include loss of appetite, decreased growth rates, weight loss, watery ocular discharge and anaemia. Young growing lambs are most at risk on deficient pastures due to their high energy requirements for growth. Ewes may experience reduced lambing percentages, poor weight gains in suckling lambs, greater risk of metabolic disease and reduced wool production.
What causes Vitamin B12 or cobalt deficiency?
Vitamin B12 depends on cobalt intake from pasture and soil. Deficiency is commonly associated with sandy coastal soil types and higher pH soils (limestone country). Prolonged weathering, leaching or intensive cropping can decrease soil cobalt levels. Spring pastures often have lower trace element levels due to faster growth and lower element uptake from soil.
How is this product administered?
Troy Vitamin B12 Sheep & Cattle is given by intramuscular or subcutaneous injection. Always refer to the product label for specific dosing instructions for each class of animal, and seek veterinary advice on the appropriate treatment schedule for your animals.
Should I also supplement cobalt?
Cobalt supplementation may be required in some areas where Vitamin B12 deficiency occurs. We recommend seeking veterinary advice concerning both Vitamin B12 and cobalt supplementation to develop the best strategy for your property.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via road courier. It is too large or heavy for Australia Post. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 if you have any questions about delivery to your area.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.
