Start with the trace element that supports growth: Cobalt

In today’s competitive livestock sector, lamb performance is everything. Whether you're finishing for market, preparing replacement ewe lambs, or managing long-keep stores, ensuring consistent cobalt intake is essential for optimum growth, health, and sale readiness.

COBALT: THE TRACE ELEMENT THAT MATTERS MOST

Cobalt is critical for lambs, especially during periods of stress and rapid development like weaning. It enables the production of Vitamin B12 in the rumen, which is vital for:

• Efficient feed conversion
• Liveweight gain
• Appetite and energy levels
• Growth, development, and vitality

INCREASED COBALT FOR INCREASED PERFORMANCE

Introducing the enhanced Agrimin 24•7 SMARTRACE® Lamb Bolus, now with increased cobalt content to better meet lambs’ evolving needs.

• Now delivering a guaranteed 1.1 mg of cobalt per day over 120 days
• Peace of mind for 4 months through one single application
• Delivers up to 139% more available cobalt than competitor products*
• Uses proven, sustained-release bolus technology for consistent, worry-free delivery

 

Supplying a higher level of cobalt can support lambs to reach target weights faster, maintain condition, and support immune response—regardless of climate or pasture quality.

WHY IS MORE COBALT NECESSARY NOW?

Due to the unpredictability of weather patterns and changing seasons, cobalt availability from forage has become unreliable:

• Rainfall leaches cobalt from soil
• Drought reduces uptake into grass
• Cold weather increases demand in lambs
• Fast-growing grass in spring and autumn contains less cobalt

Even in previously adequate regions, many lambs may now fall short—especially after weaning, when their requirement peaks.

WHEN TO USE SMARTRACE® LAMB BOLUSES

Finishing Lambs

• Bolus at shearing to support growth through weaning
• Aids in weight gain to hit finishing weights faster and more efficiently

Replacement Ewe Lambs

• Support development in key growth phases
• Bolus early to prepare for sale and support continued performance post-purchase

Long Keep Store Lambs

• Avoid trace element gaps over winter
• Maintain health, thrift, and resilience during the colder months

SUPPORT GROWTH. AID IN REDUCTION OF SETBACKS.
Choose the lamb bolus with increased cobalt to meet modern nutritional challenges—
Agrimin 24•7 SMARTRACE® Lamb.

*Data on file