Complexed Trace Minerals and Milk Production

Numerous trials have evaluated the milk yield response to feeding either Zinpro complexed zinc or a combination of Zinpro complexes (2, 6, 10, 21, 26, 35, 36, 37, 49, 62, 63; Figure 12). The results of these studies indicate that feeding Zinpro complexes will result in an increase of total milk yield and total milk component yield (fat and protein). The milk response alone observed in these studies would indicate that producers would obtain a 4:1 return on their investment in supplementing Zinpro complexes such as
Availa-4, without factoring any of the substantial benefits on reproduction, udder health and claw integrity.

Figure 12.