Targeted nutritional supplementation addresses specific deficiencies and production stresses that compromise cattle welfare and health.
Nutritional supplementation, when evidence-based and correctly targeted, prevents welfare costs from metabolic disease and immune compromise. The challenge is distinguishing evidence-based supplementation from the wide range of products marketed with limited evidence. Veterinary and nutritional input into supplementation decisions ensures welfare benefit rather than unnecessary cost. Blanket supplementation without diagnosis often misses individual needs.