Standing the Test of Time with CoseIcure and Cosecure Trace Element Boluses

Ruminants can suffer from a large range of trace element deficiencies. However the most common are related to copper, cobalt, iodine and selenium. Sheep that are lacking in these important trace elements can fail to thrive, have poor overall health and encounter fertility problems. However, once these deficiencies have been diagnosed, right supplementation is necessary for the flock. Mark and Ann Brennan farm at Clocharnacch Farm in Rostrevor in Co. Down. They have a flock of 150 Scottish Lanark Blackface Sheep, including replacements. Since the 1980s, the Brennans have been breeding sheep and have won many prizes for their outstanding flock. Ann Brennan spoke to us about their experience with trace element supplementation. “A few years ago, we became concerned that our flock was not fulfilling its potential and we were having issues with overall health and fertility. Our lambs were also underperforming so we undertook a process of investigation under the guidance of our vet. The results of these investigations concluded that the flock was deficient in copper, cobalt, iodine and selenium. The lambs were also experiencing a trace element deficiency.” “We explored our options and both our vet and SQP advised us to supplement our flock with boluses. He advocated CoseIcure Sheep Boluses and Cosecure Lamb Boluses as a means of addressing the problem. He explained to us that the bolus was made up of unique soluble glass which allows a continuous supply of trace elements for up to six months in lambs and up to 8 months in sheep. We were pleased to hear this as it removed the worry of peaks and troughs in our trace element supplementation that you hear about with some boluses.”