How a certain trace element could be quietly impacting your heifer fertility

Excess copper is silently undermining conception in dairy heifers, but mineral audits and forage profiling could help get things back on track

Katie Fallon
Livestock Specialist
clock • 5 min read
Farmers are being urged to check copper levels on-farm.
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Farmers are being urged to check copper levels on-farm.

Copper is a crucial trace element for cattle, with many functions within the body relying on the element, including milk yield, fertility and immunity. Therefore, getting the balance right and managing...

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