{"product_id":"natural-stockcare-ns-cobalt-b12-selenium-supplement","title":"Natural Stockcare NS Cobalt B12 \u0026 Selenium Supplement","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNatural Stockcare NS Cobalt B12 \u0026amp; Selenium Liquid Livestock Supplement\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eNatural Stockcare NS Cobalt B12 \u0026amp; 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour nutrients in one liquid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cobalt, Vitamin B12, Selenium and Vitamin B1.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRumen support:\u003c\/strong\u003e helps maintain the microbial activity that converts grass and forage into usable energy.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelps avoid ill thrift and pining:\u003c\/strong\u003e both associated with low Cobalt and Vitamin B12 status.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetabolic contribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e stimulates protein, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism in cattle and sheep.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding and youngstock focus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cobalt and B12 status is linked to cell membrane integrity, muscular condition, retained placenta and the vigour of newborn calves and lambs.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrated liquid format:\u003c\/strong\u003e straightforward to measure and dose across a group of stock.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Great Britain\u003c\/strong\u003e by Natural Stockcare.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Stockcare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNS Cobalt B12 \u0026amp; Selenium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConcentrated liquid supplement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActive nutrients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCobalt, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheep, lambs, cattle, calves and other ruminants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgrihealth \/ livestock nutrition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited Kingdom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003eShake the container thoroughly before every use so the liquid is evenly mixed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCheck the feeding rate printed on the product label for the species, age and bodyweight of the stock being dosed.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMeasure the dose accurately using a dosing gun, drench gun or calibrated measure.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdminister to each animal individually, working calmly through the group in a race or pen.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRepeat at the interval stated on the label, and keep a simple record of dates and mobs treated.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReseal the cap and store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrowse more farm and yard health products in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/horse-supplements\"\u003esupplements collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Natural Stockcare NS Cobalt B12 \u0026amp; Selenium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich animals is it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is formulated for ruminants, including lambs, sheep, calves and cattle. It is a livestock product rather than an equine supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do ruminants need Cobalt and Vitamin B12?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRumen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can Cobalt or Vitamin B12 deficiency look like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much should I give?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlways 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should it be stored?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep the cap closed and store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight, away from children and animals. Shake well before each use.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout Natural Stockcare\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eNatural Stockcare develops practical nutritional supplements for farm livestock, concentrating on the trace elements and vitamins that underpin day-to-day flock and herd performance. 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