Cow immunity boosted with trace minerals

In order to respond to a foreign antigen or a vaccine, a cow must have an immune system that is responsive and capable. In this article we review how trace minerals can help boost these defence mechanisms of ruminants. By Dr D. J. Tomlinson, M. T. Socha and J. M. DeFrain, Zinpro Corporation, USA Trace minerals play critical roles in the development and function of the immune system. It is,therefore, imperative that trace mineral status be maintained to insure sufficient stores are available