LivestockFirst

24/07/2026

Trace minerals play a vital role in the reproductive processes of cattle. Requirements increase significantly around the time of joining, and again at calving. Trace minerals and vitamins are essential to many body functions, such as growth, immune defence, fertilisation, maintenance of pregnancy and lactation. They are absorbed by cattle when pasture and soil are consumed. Copper, selenium, manganese, zinc and cobalt are among the most important trace minerals in cattle¹. However, they are also amongst the most common mineral deficiencies in livestock in Australia².

Understanding the role trace minerals play in the health of your cattle and mitigating deficiencies by taking the right steps to correct them, will ensure your livestock are in the right health to handle periods of high demand.

References:
¹Arthington et al. Trace Mineral Nutrition of Grazing Beef Cattle. Animals, 2021.
²Masters et al. D. 2019. Minerals in pastures – are we meeting the needs of livestock? Crop & Pasture Science, 2019.

AU-RUM-0051-2026

22/07/2026

Welcome to the latest edition of the worm intensity heat map showing the parasite challenge across different regions of Australia.

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health has teamed up with Techion and Kynetec to bring you insights on gastrointestinal nematode worm egg count (WEC) data from samples collected through FECPAK machines. This edition looks at data submitted in June.

Read on to find out how your region has fared.
https://livestockfirst.com.au/worm-heat-map

Stay updated on Australia’s worm challenge with Boehringer Ingelheim’s latest Worm Heat Map. Get insights from nearly 700 WECs and regional worm intensity data

16/07/2026

Marks-Min® Injectable Trace Mineral with Vitamin B12 for Cattle is the subject of today’s Product in Focus. Cattle trace mineral requirements increase significantly during joining and again at calving, and mineral deficiency is widespread across Australia. Marks-Min Injectable Trace Mineral with Vitamin B12 is specifically formulated for cattle and contains selenium, copper, zinc, manganese and vitamin B12. Strategically timed administration of trace minerals and B12 to heifers, cows and bulls 4 weeks before joining, and to heifers and cows 4 weeks before calving, supports optimal health and reproduction.

Consult your veterinarian or animal health advisor for specific supplementation advice to prepare your heifers, cows and bulls for joining and calving this season. *See product label for full claim details and directions for use. AU-RUM-0052-2026.

Support cattle growth, reproduction & immunity with Marks - Min® Injectable. Essential trace mineral supplement plus B12 for health and performance in a single dose. Learn more!

13/07/2026

World Cow Day is a moment to recognise the invaluable role cattle play in our lives. From supporting livelihoods to contributing to food production, cattle are at the heart of Australia’s farming systems.

Today we celebrate the contribution cows make, and the farmers, vets, and rural communities working every day to keep herds healthy and productive.

NZ-RUM-0053-2026

10/07/2026

Getting to a doctor isn't always easy, especially when you're hours from the nearest clinic.

Fat Farmers: Rural Health Initiative is changing that with their mobile Health Hub, bringing free health checks directly to rural communities at field days, community events and local gatherings.

To date, the Health Hub has delivered 357 free health checks across rural Australia, with 26 people identified as high risk and referred for follow-up care. That's 26 people who may not have known.

Boehringer Ingelheim is proud to support this incredible initiative that supports Australian farmers and their families.

Visit fatfarmers.com to find out when the Health Hub is coming to a community near you.

AU-RUM-0045-2026

29/06/2026

Triguard® is Australia’s trusted triple combination sheep drench that gives you total confidence. It is used by generations of Australian producers for the control and treatment of internal parasites of sheep, including those with single or dual resistance to macrocyclic lactones (including moxidectin-resistant strains), benzimidazoles or imidazothiazoles (levamisole/morantel). Triguard also provides a selenium and cobalt supplement for sheep raised in selenium and/or cobalt-deficient areas.

Make Triguard your first line of defence against worms.

Ask for Triguard at your local rural stockist.
AU-RUM-0015-2025

25/06/2026

Sometimes the benefits of getting active go well beyond the physical.

"We just couldn't believe after two or three weeks of cardio, how much better we felt. All of a sudden your work-day became a bit easier” says Ben "Wundy" Wundersitz, Co-founder of Fat Farmers .

Fat Farmers has helped rural communities across Australia get active by starting local fitness groups; gym classes (HIIT, boxing etc), and walking groups - welcoming farmers, friends and families of all fitness levels.

Boehringer Ingelheim is proud to support an initiative that's helping rural Australians feel better in every sense of the word.

Visit fatfarmers.com to find a group near you.

AU-RUM-0043-2026

23/06/2026

Welcome to the latest edition of the worm intensity heat map showing the parasite challenge across different regions of Australia.

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health has teamed up with Techion and Kynetec to bring you insights on gastrointestinal nematode worm egg count (WEC) data from samples collected through FECPAK machines.

This edition looks at data submitted in May. Read on to find out how your region has fared.

https://livestockfirst.com.au/worm-heat-map

Stay updated on Australia’s worm challenge with Boehringer Ingelheim’s latest Worm Heat Map. Get insights from nearly 700 WECs and regional worm intensity data

23/06/2026

Today’s Product In-Focus is Marks-Min® Low Copper for Sheep, an injectable trace mineral with vitamin B12 for sheep. Livestock are not always able to get the trace minerals they need to reach their full potential from diet alone. Different stages of production place temporary demands for increased mineral requirements in the ewe.
Joining and lambing are critical windows where demands for trace minerals and vitamin B12 increase. Alongside B12 which plays a vital role in the creation of energy, Marks-Min includes, copper, selenium, manganese and zinc. These are among the most important trace minerals for optimum health and performance, making Marks-Min an ideal way to supplement ewes to support ewe health and lamb growth.

Available from your local rural stockist. See product label for full claim details and directions for use. AU-MSP-0086-2024.

19/06/2026

95% of Fat Farmers group participants report that their mental wellbeing has improved since joining. And it's not hard to see why.

One hour to yourself with a few mates. No phone calls, no business. Just showing up and giving it a go.

Fat Farmers: Rural Health Initiative welcomes farmers, friends and families of all fitness levels to join fitness groups, gym classes and walking groups.

Boehringer Ingelheim is proud to support this incredible initiative that supports Australian farmers and their families.

Visit fatfarmers.com to find your local group.

AU-RUM-0044-2026