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smAll-Trace Trace Element Boluses for Sheep
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Description A sustained release bolus containing 6 trace elements and 3 vitamins. Designed to provide grazing adult sheep that proportion of their dietary requirement of six trace elements and three vitamins that are not adequately supplied by grass or forage based diets. smAll-Trace for sheep helps farmers manage the trace element status of their flock over critical periods of the production cycle. smAll-Trace boluses contain copper - it is important that you establish the copper status of your flock prior to using this product. If in doubt, seek veterinary guidance. | Technology smAll-Trace boluses are designed to lie in the reticulum and dissolve from a constant surface area thus providing a continuous and regular supply of nutrients to the animal. smAll-Trace boluses for sheep have an active life of 180 days. 
Composition
| Active component |
Quantity in each bolus |
| Copper |
3,944 mg |
| Cobalt |
95 mg |
| Selenium |
45 mg |
| Manganese |
3,013 mg |
| Zinc |
4,366 mg |
| Iodine |
330 mg |
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| Vitamin A |
198,030 i.u. |
| Vitamin D3 |
39,606 i.u. |
| Vitamin E |
697 i.u. | When to use* smAll-Trace for Sheep*
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- Grazing ewes over 40kg
- Grazing hoggs over 40kg
- NOT for sheep housed for prolonged periods
- NOT for breeds susceptible to copper toxicity
- In ewes, 2-3 weeks pre tupping
- In hoggs – late Autumn
| Benefits - Supply nutrients through to lambing
- Help maintain ewe health through winter
- Optimise conception rates
- Optimise lambing percentages
- Full range of trace elements
Efficacy smAll-Trace for Sheep has been tested in trials and the results have been published in peer reviewed scientific journals. Trial work has shown the following: - A greater proportion of bolused ewes produced twins
- There was a reduction in the number of empty ewes
- Overall lambing percentages were improved
Administration Bolus administration to sheep requires care and attention. Before administration ALWAYS refer to the instructions. One smAll-Trace bolus and grinder should be given to each animal. The active life of smAll-Trace for Sheep is 180 days Always use the recommended Agrimin bolus applicator All-Trace for sheep are packed in units of 40 (enough for 40 sheep) MEAT AND MILK WITHHOLDING PERIOD – NIL  
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