MULTIMIN CHROME Injection for Cattle1 is a chelated trace mineral injection for beef and dairy cattle deficient in and/or responsive to manganese, zinc, selenium, copper and/or chromium supplementation. MULTIMIN CHROME Injection for Cattle1 contains chromium which has a role in glucose, fat and protein metabolism, immune function and stress mitigation.
Beef Cattle
Dairy Cattle
WHAT IS MULTIMIN CHROME?
MULTIMIN CHROME Injection for Cattle1 is a unique trace mineral injection containing chromium, copper, selenium, zinc, and manganese.
Multimin Chrome Injection for Cattle features an exclusive blend of five essential trace minerals, each carefully selected to support optimal animal health and performance.
For cattle producers seeking improved performance and health in growing animals by mitigating stress and improving nutrient utilisation.
WHY CHOOSE MULTIMIN CHROME?
Multimin Chrome Injection for Cattle has 5 essential trace minerals necessary, in combination, for optimising fertility, immunity and productivity.
A 2018 New Zealand study2 showed calves treated with Multimin Chrome* experienced a significant reduction in health issues, with a 54% reduction in cases of diarrhoea and a 48% decrease in omphalitis compared to untreated calves. Morbidity and mortality rates in treated calves were reduced by half during the first 140 days of life.
University studies in Australia3 have shown that calves treated with Multimin Chrome had improved antioxidant status at 15 and 35 days post-treatment and tended to have a lower incidence of diseases and mortality within the first 50 days of life than untreated calves.
MULTIMIN CHROME
Control
Estimated Scour Rate
2.4%
4.5%
Sick calves/1000
24
45
Sick calves/1000
$624
$1,170
Estimated Mortality Rate
1.3%
3%
Dead calves/1000
13
30
Cost of mortality*
$13,000
$30,000
Cost (Scours + mortality)
$13,624
$31,300
Total saved using Multimin Chrome
$17,676
Cost of Multimin for 1000 calves^
$950
Net Return
$16,726
ROI after cost
17.6
*Calculation based on 1,000 dairy calves and 52% and 58% reduction in morbidity and mortality respectively (Bates et al 2019). Assuming a 4.5% scour rate and a 3% mortality rate across the herd. *Cost of losing a heifer = $1,000, sexed semen herd, and 1 mL dose for a 50 kg calf (RRP of $475.20 per 500 mL or $0.95 per dose) of Multimin Chrome. This is a guide only. Outcomes may vary depending on farm management, animal responses and market value. ^The Multimin® formulation used in this study may differ from the formulations registered in Australia.
COMPOSITION:
5 g/L CHROMIUM as chromium chloride
40 g/L Zinc as disodium zinc EDTA
15 g/L Copper as disodium copper EDTA
10 g/L Manganese as disodium manganese EDTA
5 g/L Selenium as sodium selenite
WHEN TO USE MULTIMIN1,4
BEEF PROGRAM
Cows & heifers
Weaners
Feedlot/ backgrounding
30 days pre-joining^
At or before weaning
Before or at induction
30 days pre-calving
DAIRY PROGRAM
Cows
Heifers
Calves
30 days pre-joining^
30 days pre-joining^
At birth
At or before dry off
30 days pre-calving
Every 3 months
DOSAGE & DIRECTIONS1,4
Multimin1,4 is administered as a low-volume subcutaneous injection at 1 mL/50 kg in young cattle (up to 12 months), 1 mL/75 kg in yearlings (1–2 years) and 1 mL/100 kg in adult cattle (over 2 years).
Always inject high on the neck. Multiple injections should preferably be given on different sides of the neck, according to product label instructions.
Age
Live weight
(kg)
Dose
(mL)
Doses per pack
(500 mL)
Calves up to 1 year
1 mL per 50 kg
25
0.5
1000
50
1.0
500
75
1.5
333
100
2.0
250
125
2.5
200
150
3.0
166
175
3.5
142
200
4.0
125
225
4.5
111
250
5.0
100
Yearlings from 1 to 2 years
1 mL per 75 kg
190
2.5
200
225
3.0
166
265
3.5
142
300
4.0
125
340
4.5
111
375
5.0
100
415
5.5
90
Adult cattle over 2 years
1 mL per 100 kg
400
4.0
125
500
5.0
100
600
6.0
83
700
7.0
71
800
8.0
62
900
9.0
55
1000
10.0
50
PRECAUTIONS
Do not administer this product to severely debilitated or stressed animals. Do not administer to animals suffering from liver disease. Do not treat thirsty or exhausted cattle. Allow animals access to water after treatment.
Minerals such as copper, cobalt, selenium, iron, manganese and molybdenum compete with each other for metabolically important processes in the animal. Users should seek veterinary advice before treatment.
DO NOT use Multimin CHROME concurrently with drenches, boluses or other animal health products containing selenium or copper. If in doubt, consult your veterinarian. DO NOT MIX products with Multimin CHROME in the same syringe prior to administration.
Bates A, et al. (2019). Reduction in morbidity and mortality of dairy calves from an injectable trace mineral supplement. Vet Rec. 184(22):680*
Ashar J., et al. (2024) Effect of injectable trace mineral supplementation on dairy calf health and antioxidant status. Abstract presented at the AAAP & AAAS Congress Melbourne 9-12 July, 2024.
APVMA n 87739
The benefits outlined in the above scientific studies may not necessarily be registered label claims. Some of these benefits were observed in cattle meeting or exceeding NRC trace mineral requirements provided by oral supplementation.*The Multimin® formulation used in this study may differ from the formulations registered in Australia.
