DCM Plus Feed

DCM Plus Feed provides the highest level of protection against potential animal health challenges. Designed to go into any feed – no matter what feed system you use. Get the best supplements for your dairy cows.

FEATURES

A comprehensive mix of highly concentrated minerals for maximum on-farm benefit. The high-quality German Copper chelates deliver maximum absorption of nutrients.
Highest levels of minerals in organic form.
Superior mineral availability – Copper Plexomin is complexed to more than 93%.
Easy to use – blends well into feeds.

BENEFITS

Avoid mineral deficiency
Support optimal immunity throughout the year.
Minimise exposure to animal health issues on-farm.
High-quality Copper Chelates support healthy connective tissue, skin, reproductive performance and overall bone health.
Supports long-term hoof health.

Scientific trials show KemTRACE Chromium is effective against heat stress, plus production benefits for dairy cows.

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What the research shows

A Holstein cow study found that supplementing manganese, zinc and copper as sulphate, glycine or methionine salts improved dry matter intake, digestibility, colostrum and milk performance, milk somatic cell count, blood zinc and manganese and selected immunity measures. (DOI: 10.1016/j.aninu.2019.08.003)
A dairy cow study found that partly replacing sulphate sources of zinc, copper and manganese with organic trace minerals during the dry period and lactation increased colostrum immunoglobulins and milk fat, and reduced calf mortality at calving in multiparous cows. (DOI: 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2011.01.010)
A transition cow study found that selenium with vitamin E improved immune function, reproductive performance and milk yield, while a copper, zinc and manganese complex improved milk yield and energy regulation through antioxidant capacity and immune function. (DOI: 10.3390/vetsci10030225)

Limits

These studies examine dairy cow trace mineral supplementation, including manganese, zinc, copper, selenium and vitamin E, and compare organic, complexed and inorganic mineral sources. They do not test DCM Plus Feed itself.

Study details and links

What was tested

Research on mineral supplementation in dairy cows, including manganese, zinc, copper and selenium, with a focus on organic mineral sources, complexed minerals and sulphate mineral sources. Research also assessed mineral support during the dry period, transition period and early lactation.

What was measured

Dry matter intake, dry matter digestibility, colostrum and milk performance, milk fat, milk somatic cell count, blood mineral status, antioxidant capacity, immunoglobulins, immune function, reproductive performance, energy regulation and calf outcomes at calving.

Study links (DOI / publisher)

Colostrum and milk performance, and blood immunity indices and minerals of Holstein cows receiving organic Mn, Zn and Cu sources, Animal Nutrition: DOI 10.1016/j.aninu.2019.08.003
Publisher page: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405654519301623
Effects of an organic source of copper, manganese and zinc on dairy cattle productive performance, health status and fertility, Animal Feed Science and Technology: DOI 10.1016/j.anifeedsci.2011.01.010
Publisher page: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0377840111000423
Effect of Supplementing Vitamin E, Selenium, Copper, Zinc, and Manganese during the Transition Period on Dairy Cow Reproductive Performance and Immune Function, Veterinary Sciences: DOI 10.3390/vetsci10030225
Publisher page: https://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/10/3/225
PubMed record: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36977264/

More detail on limits

The research supports wider dairy cow mineral nutrition principles related to trace mineral supplementation, mineral source, antioxidant status, immune function and production measures, but it should not be presented as a direct product trial for DCM Plus Feed.