Natural Stockcare NS Cobalt B12 & Selenium Supplement
Description
Natural Stockcare NS Cobalt B12 & Selenium Liquid Livestock Supplement
Natural Stockcare NS Cobalt B12 & Selenium is a concentrated liquid supplement containing Cobalt, Vitamin B12, Selenium and Vitamin B1. It is made for ruminant livestock - sheep, lambs, cattle and calves - to support rumen function and help maintain normal energy metabolism on grass and forage-based systems.
It is best for farms where growing lambs or calves are not thriving as expected on pasture, and for stock grazing ground where Cobalt and Selenium availability is known to be variable. Rumen microbes need Vitamin B12 to turn feed into energy, and they can only produce that B12 when enough Cobalt is present in the diet.
Key Features
- Four nutrients in one liquid: Cobalt, Vitamin B12, Selenium and Vitamin B1.
- Rumen support: helps maintain the microbial activity that converts grass and forage into usable energy.
- Helps avoid ill thrift and pining: both associated with low Cobalt and Vitamin B12 status.
- Metabolic contribution: stimulates protein, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism in cattle and sheep.
- Breeding and youngstock focus: Cobalt and B12 status is linked to cell membrane integrity, muscular condition, retained placenta and the vigour of newborn calves and lambs.
- Concentrated liquid format: straightforward to measure and dose across a group of stock.
- Made in Great Britain by Natural Stockcare.
Specifications
| Brand | Natural Stockcare |
|---|---|
| Product name | NS Cobalt B12 & Selenium |
| Format | Concentrated liquid supplement |
| Active nutrients | Cobalt, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B1 |
| Species | Sheep, lambs, cattle, calves and other ruminants |
| Category | Agrihealth / livestock nutrition |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
How to Use
- Shake the container thoroughly before every use so the liquid is evenly mixed.
- Check the feeding rate printed on the product label for the species, age and bodyweight of the stock being dosed.
- Measure the dose accurately using a dosing gun, drench gun or calibrated measure.
- Administer to each animal individually, working calmly through the group in a race or pen.
- Repeat at the interval stated on the label, and keep a simple record of dates and mobs treated.
- Reseal the cap and store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
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FAQ
What is Natural Stockcare NS Cobalt B12 & Selenium?
It is a concentrated liquid supplement for ruminant livestock containing Cobalt, Vitamin B12, Selenium and Vitamin B1, used to support rumen function and normal energy metabolism in sheep and cattle.
Which animals is it for?
It is formulated for ruminants, including lambs, sheep, calves and cattle. It is a livestock product rather than an equine supplement.
Why do ruminants need Cobalt and Vitamin B12?
Rumen microbes need Vitamin B12 to convert feed into energy sources, and they can only manufacture Vitamin B12 when adequate Cobalt is available. Low levels are associated with ill thrift and pining.
What can Cobalt or Vitamin B12 deficiency look like?
A deficiency may affect cell membrane integrity and has been associated with muscular dystrophy, retained placenta and weak calves and lambs. Your vet can confirm status with blood or liver testing.
How much should I give?
Always follow the feeding rate on the product label for the species and age of stock. If you are unsure, ask your vet or nutrition adviser before dosing, particularly where other Selenium sources are already in the ration.
How should it be stored?
Keep the cap closed and store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight, away from children and animals. Shake well before each use.
About Natural Stockcare
Natural Stockcare develops practical nutritional supplements for farm livestock, concentrating on the trace elements and vitamins that underpin day-to-day flock and herd performance. Products are made in Great Britain for working farms.