News & Updates
2 June 2025
Dairy cattle, as high-producing animals either in intensive or extensive systems, inevitably encounter several key stress periods throughout their production cycle, each presenting unique physiological, nutritional and management challenges.
Understanding these stress periods is crucial for implementing management strategies that promote cow health and well-being, and optimise milk production.
Why Multimin Chrome?
Multimin Chrome Injection for Cattle9 is a unique trace mineral injection containing copper (Cu), selenium (Se), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn) and chromium (Cr) ideal for dairy cattle when the pressure to perform is at its highest.
Multimin Chrome increases productivity in dairy calves and cows by improving immunity and fertility through three modes of action:
Chromium is an essential trace mineral for dairy cattle.10,11 Chromium enhances insulin sensitivity, allowing glucose to be better utilised by cells, improving lipid (fat) metabolism, promoting protein synthesis and supporting immune function. Chromium plays a significant role in mitigating the effects of heat stress in dairy cattle. These effects contribute to improving the overall health and productivity of cattle.10,19,21
Chromium has been shown to reduce cortisol levels, the primary stress hormone in animals.12, 14, 16,17 . By lowering cortisol, chromium can help maintain a stronger immune system.
Did you know that the immune system can drain approximately 1 kg of glucose per day - energy that otherwise contributes to milk production?20 This highlights the importance of preventing unnecessary stress to maintain performance.
Multimin Chrome provides a rapid ‘top-up’ of the four trace minerals Cu, Zn, Mn and Se, used to synthesise antioxidant enzymes.21 In addition, Chromium has antioxidant functions, protecting cells from free radical damage.13,19 These trace minerals also provide a direct source of trace minerals used by several metabolic processes and the reproductive and immune systems.11,21
The 5 essential trace minerals in Multimin Chrome are necessary for cattle operations seeking improved performance by mitigating stress and improving nutrient utilisation, helping dairy cows and calves reach peak performance when it matters most.
Backed by science
Calf health
Studies in Australia and New Zealand22,23 have shown that calves treated with Multimin Chrome had improved antioxidant status, lower incidence of diseases and health issues such as diarrhoea and omphalitis, and reduced mortality rates.
Recent university studies in Australia24 have shown that pre-calving treatment with Multimin Chrome in cows and heifers decreased NEB, increased Se concentrations and improved their antioxidant status. Reduction in NEB and improvement in the antioxidant status during the transition period is crucial for maintaining dairy cow health, welfare, and productivity.
For more information on Multimin Chrome or to learn more about improving your dairy herd performance with Multimin Chrome, contact your local Virbac Area Sales Manager or Virbac Customer Support 1800 242 100.
Key Points
2x Nutrien Rewards Points Offer on Multimin Chrome
For a limited time, Virbac are offering double points for Nutrien Rewards members for every purchase of Multimin Chrome from any Nutrien Ag Solutions store that is part of the Nutrien Rewards Program between 1 June and 30 June 2025. Points will be applied to the Member’s Nutrien Rewards account the following month. Please see the Nutrien Rewards Terms and Conditions for more details.
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