Chelated trace mineral injection for beef and dairy cattle deficient in and/or responsive to zinc, manganese, selenium, copper and/or Vitamin B12 supplementation.

Benefits

  • GROWTH: Marks-Min provides elements that support growth by aiding bone, joint and muscle development and function (Cu, Mn, Zn, Se) and energy metabolism (Vitamin B12).
  • REPRODUCTION: Marks-Min provides elements that support reproduction and fertility by aiding the development of male and female reproductive systems, the process of
    fertilisation and also the maintenance of pregnancy (Cu, Mn, Zn, Se).
  • IMMUNE DEFENCE: Marks-Min provides elements that support immune defence by aiding function of the immune system and white blood cells that help resist establishment of infection (Cu, Mn, Zn, Se).
  • ENERGY: Vitamin B12 plays a key role for the production of energy in livestock. Energy is required for all body processes and it is the backbone of all production.

Active Constituents

  • 26.7 g/L Zinc as disodium zinc EDTA
  • 10 g/L Copper as disodium copper EDTA
  • 6.7 g/L Manganese as disodium manganese EDTA
  • 3.3 g/L Selenium as sodium selenite
  • 1.4 g/L Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)
     

Downloads

Download Marks-Min®  Technical Brochure, Fact Sheet and SDS below

Marks-Min® Technical Brochure

Marks-Min® Fact Sheet

Marks-Min® SDS

Marks-Min is a trace mineral injection for cattle that contains copper, manganese, zinc and selenium along with Vitamin B12, which are required for optimal health, production and fertility. Optimising trace mineral and vitamin B12 levels at critical times, like calving, mating and drying off, can have a positive impact on health, immune status and reproductive capacity of livestock.

Zinc has a role in:

  • Cell growth & wound healing.
  • Skin and hair & hoof growth.
  • Lung function.
  • Bone and cartilage development.
  • Disease resistance.
  • Reproduction/ fertility, sperm development, udder function and retention of placenta.

Copper has a role in:

  • The metabolism of iron.
  • Bone development.
  • Maintenance of connective tissue.
  • Blood formation.
  • Disease resistance.
  • Reproduction/fertility and retention of placenta.

Manganese has a role in:

  • Protein metabolism.
  • Disease resistance.
  • Bone, cartilage and connective tissue development.
  • Reproduction / fertility, ovulation, sperm development and embryo survival.

Selenium has a role in:

  • Anti-oxidative pathways.
  • Disease resistance.
  • Muscle function.
  • Reproduction/ fertility, sperm development, embryo survival and retention of placenta.

Vitamin B12 is vital to energy production and has a role in:

  • Energy production and metabolism.
  • DNA synthesis.
  • Growth Immune system function.
  • Reproduction/ fertility.
  • Milk production.
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Active Constituents & Pack Size

  • 26.7 g/L Zinc as disodium zinc EDTA.
  • 10 g/L Copper as disodium copper EDTA.
  • 6.7 g/L Manganese as disodium manganese EDTA.
  • 3.3 g/L Selenium as sodium selenite.
  • 1.4 g/L Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin).

Pack Sizes:

  • 500 mL.
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Withholding Periods

  • MEAT: NIL.
  • MILK: NIL.
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Storage

Store below 30 °C in original box, in a dry place. Protect from light.

  • Administer to cattle by subcutaneous injection (under the skin) into the anterior half of the neck (the half of the neck closest to the head).
  • Following withdrawal of the first dose, product can be used for 9 months from opening.

Age of Cattle

Injection Dose Rate

Up to 1 year

1.5 mL/50 kg

From 1–2 years

1.5 mL/75 kg

Over 2 years

1.5 mL/100 kg


Check the accuracy of the applicator regularly. Use correct aseptic technique. A transient local swelling may be observed at the site of injection. Divide doses greater than 10 mL between 2 injection sites. DO NOT retreat animals for 8 weeks after last treatment.

MARKS-MIN-injectable-applicator

The MARKS-MIN injectable applicator with forward selectable dose volume has been specifically developed in NZ to be used with MARKS-MIN injectable solutions. Applicators are available from your veterinary clinic on purchase of MARKS-MIN products.

  • Use the 5 mL applicator for calves
  • Use the 12 mL applicator for cattle
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Calves
Heifers 
Dairy Cows
  • At day 1
  • At weaning
  • 4 weeks before mating
  • Every 3 months
  • 4 weeks before calving
  • 4 weeks before mating or insemination
  • 4 weeks before drying off
Beef Cows
Bulls
Additional
  • 4 weeks before mating
  • 4 weeks before calving
  • 3 months before joining
  • Bulls at joining
  • Every 2 months in wet conditions
  • Bulls at joining

Figure 1: The trace mineral levels of an individual can be a rate limiting factor determining animal performance. Managing trace mineral levels especially during high demand periods is an important part of optimising production potential and managing animal health