Biotin

Description

Biotin, a B group vitamin, is an essential nutrient for all animals. It is present in many foods and feedstuffs and produced naturally by rumen microbes. Biotin is critical for a diverse array of metabolic pathways. Of special importance are:

• Keratin and lipid synthesis - important for horn production, horn quality and strength.
• Glucose synthesis - the main energy source for milk production

 

Benefits

Supplementation of Biotin in trials has shown an increased milk production and improved hoof health, suggesting that the naturally available biotin may not meet demand in high yielding dairy cows. Consequently, many leading dairy nutritionists, advisors and vets are now recommending Biotin supplementation for dairy cows.

Type of Cattle	Target amount of ROVIMIX® Biotin gram/head/day	Target amount of Biotin gram/head/day	Supplementation programme
Heifers	0.5	10	During rearing phase and at least 3 months prior to calving for optimum horn quality
Dry/Transition Cows	0.5	10	During dry period and around calving due to disruption in horn growth
Lactating cows	1	20	Throughout first 3 months lactation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rovimix Biotin 2% is available in 20kg bags delivered on farm.