Goat Trace Mineral Premix
A complete, free-choice trace mineral premix for goats. Contains additional copper with no added molybdenum (ties up copper) for improved immunity.
- Supplements 10 goats for 1 year
- Mix with 50 lbs of plain salt
- High levels of zinc and iodine for hoof health, animal growth and reproduction
- Nutritionist formulated to exceed NRC requirements
Add Sheep/Goat Vitamin A/D/E Premix for diets low in fresh forage.
CONTAINS HIGH LEVELS OF COPPER. DO NOT FEED TO SHEEP.
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Benefits
The GOLD Formula difference…
Formulated by Premier’s small ruminant nutritionist, Dr. Dan Morrical, Ph.D., Goat Trace Mineral Premix contains high levels of zinc and iodine to promote healthier hooves, animal growth and reproduction. (Hoof growth is a long term process so benefits may not be seen for several months of continuous feeding of this trace mineral salt mixture.)
Dr. Morrical builds on the work done by Dr. Kennedy of Pipestone Veterinary Services. In addition to increased levels of zinc and iodine, Goat Trace Mineral Premix contains additional selenium (to the maximum level allowed by the FDA), manganese, and cobalt to maximize flock health and immunity. Copper has been increased with no added molybdenum (ties up copper) for better milking production.
GOLD vs. SE/I (when mixed with 50 lb plain salt)
GOLD Formula Goat Trace Mineral Premix (ppm) |
Selenium & Iodine Premix** (ppm) |
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Selenium | 90 | 88 |
Zinc | 22,700 | 21 |
Iodine | 545 | 196 |
Manganese | 1,454 | 15 |
Cobalt | 54.5 | 4 |
Copper | 4,545 | 0 |
Molybdenum | 0 | 3.5 |
Cost per doe, per year* | $2.38 | $1.26 |
Specs
Guaranteed Analysis
- Calcium (Ca), min 3.5%
- Calcium (Ca), max 5.5%
- Sulfur (S), min 11.00%
- Cobalt (Co), min 600 ppm
- Selenium (Se), min 990 ppm
- Iron (Fe), min 1,000 ppm
- Iodine (I), min 6,000 ppm
- Manganese (Mn), min 16,000 ppm
- Copper (Cu), min 50,000 ppm
- Copper (Cu), max 55,000 ppm
- Zinc (Zn), min 245,000 ppm
Ingredients: Zinc Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulfate, Mineral Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Manganous Oxide, Ethylenediamine Dihydriodide, Sodium Selenite, Ferrous Sulfate, Cobalt Sulfate.
Limestone is used as a carrier for calcium.
How to Use
Thoroughly mix Goat Trace Mineral Premix into 50 lbs of feed mixing salt. Provide in weekly amounts to the goat herd to prevent wastage from weathering.
Goats are expected to consume .25 oz of mixture per head per day. If goats are in confinement, also add 2 lbs of Sheep/Goat Vitamin A/D/E Premix. Our research determined that when vitamins are added to a premix, they begin to degrade and lose their effectiveness. The shepherd can slow this break down by keeping vitamins and minerals separate, until they are ready to be fed.
For herds needing calcium and phosphorous, add 20 lbs dicalcium phosphate and 10 lbs of limestone to the 55 lb salt mixture. Intake should increase to .5 oz of mixture per head per day to ensure adequate micro-mineral consumption. If intakes are not adequate, 5% molasses or processed grains can be added to increase palatability.
Always provide a source of fresh, clean water.
Tips
Shepherd’s Choice™ Management Tip
In areas with excess moisture and humidity, add an anti-caking agent to the trace mineral salt to prevent the mixture from clumping. As an alternative, reduce the amount of salt offered to a weekly supply, or less.Several anti-caking agents are specific for salt. They are calcium aluminum silicate, calcium silicate, calcium stearate, magnesium stearate or magnesium silicate. The inclusion rate should start at 1% of the salt mixture and can go up to 2%. Diatomaceous earth can also be used at a 2% inclusion rate.
Questions? Ask a sheep expert to help customize a mineral ration for your situation.
Precautions
Goat producers should be cautious using copper oxide wire particles in addition to our goat trace mineral packs. Overuse of copper oxide wire particles for parasite control could result in copper poisoning in goats. Consult your local veterinarian or Dr. Dan Morrical (sheepadvice@premier1supplies.com) on the copper status of their operations.
Intake above .25 oz per head per day will exceed the allowable FDA intake levels of .69 mg of selenium per head per day. To reduce intake of the trace mineral salt mixture, dilute with more salt and/or move feed locations further from water sources or congregation areas.
Read all warnings and cautions on label. Follow mixing and feeding instructions carefully. For livestock use only.
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Linda B from Washington
I have been using this mineral for 2+ yrs after trying commercial and custom blends.
No extra copper or bo-se needed in general. In my herd of 100 I have quick placenta releases, soft hair coat even in winter, no hoof issues and no mastitis issues. I believe this mineral (when mixed with the Vitamin ADE) creates a stronger immune system and fights off normal everyday herd health issues.
I like that you can "talk" with the nutritionist inventor too.
Doreen C from Wyoming
After being told by multiple professionals that my goats were normal and that’s just the way things are with goats I went on a self education mission. After researching the symptoms in my goats and the local deer population, I decided I needed new minerals/vitamins.
After several emails back and forth with Dr. Morrical (from Premier’s Ask The Expert service) in which he was very patient and helpful, I decided on this Goat Trace Mineral Premix.
The first time I gave these to the goats they smelled them through the bucket and I thought they were going to kill me to get to them even though they still had the previous minerals. Then I almost panicked as I watched the goats consume giant mouthfuls. I have been using these for about a year now and the goats consumption went down to normal soon after using them.
My goats now are so much healthier! No more of the symptoms I was seeing before! Their coats look awesome and their hooves grow well, too! Thank you so much Premier 1!!!
Steve G from Wisconsin
Since I started using this premix a year ago, I’ve seen amazing improvements all around! Nor more signs of selenium deficiency, which previous minerals weren’t addressing; many more triplet births, stronger kids, fewer disease issues with does, better hair coats and better hooves. Give it a try for a few months, you’ll see the good results!
Allen S from North Carolina
I fed these minerals, mixed with feed salt, to a herd of eight goats that previously didn’t have access to free-choice minerals. At first they went nuts on it and almost immediately were running around and playing like I’d never seen before. After the first day, they have only taken what they seem to need and it looks like it will last a long while. The benefits are absolutely noticeable to these goats.
Helene B from Missouri
This product seems to have made a huge improvement in the coats and general health of my goats. I have reordered it and bought 2 packages to make sure I don’t run out.