Australia & New Zealand

Practical Nutrition Solutions for Better Animal Health, Productivity and Profitability in Australia and New Zealand

At Trouw Nutrition, we partner with farmers, feed mills, and industry stakeholders across Oceania to deliver innovative, science-based solutions that drive sustainable animal production.

Through our global expertise and strong local presence, we help our customers improve performance, animal health, and efficiency—while contributing to a more sustainable food system.  

Choosing the Right Trace Mineral Source: What Really Makes the Difference?

Selko® IntelliBond®: Better Performance, Better Value

Trace minerals play a vital role in animal health and productivity, but not all mineral sources perform equally. Selko® IntelliBond®, the original hydroxy trace mineral, delivers copper, zinc, and manganese in highly available form with superior stability, helping maximize animal performance and return on investment.

Superior Stability

Unlike conventional inorganic trace minerals, Selko® IntelliBond® remains stable during feed manufacturing and storage. Its unique hydroxy crystalline structure minimizes interactions with vitamins, enzymes, other nutrients, improve premix stability and helping preserve feed quality.

Selko® IntelliBond® also features OptiSize® Technology, producing uniform, non-hygroscopic particles for better flowability and mixing consistency.

Improved Performance

Compared with conventional inorganic trace minerals, Selko® IntelliBond®  hydroxy trace mineral structure provides greater stability in the upper gastrointestinal tract, helping minimize unwanted interactions and antagonistic binding under near-neutral pH conditions. It remains relatively insoluble as it passes through the upper gastrointestinal tract and gradually dissociates under the acidic conditions of the stomach, supporting a more controlled release of trace minerals for subsequent absorption. This supports optimal growth, health, and feed efficiency while reducing unnecessary mineral losses.

 

Excellent Return on Investment

Compared with conventional inorganic trace minerals, Selko® IntelliBond® hydroxy trace minerals consistently deliver superior bioavailability and stability, supporting improved animal performance and generating a higher return on investment (ROI).

Furthermore, Selko® IntelliBond® has demonstrated performance equivalence to the leading organic trace mineral sources across multiple research studies. By fully replacing organic trace minerals, producers can reduce mineral supplementation costs by 50-60% while maintaining productivity, resulting in exceptional economic value.

A Proven Solution

  • Superior feed and premix stability
  • High mineral bioavailability
  • Proven performance across multiple livestock species
  • Carbon footprint validated by the Global Feed LCA Institute (GFLI)

Selko® IntelliBond® combines stability, performance, and profitability to help producers get more from every kilogram of feed.

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Why is calf milk replacer should be introduced in early life?

Early-life nutrition lays the foundation for a calf's growth, health, and lifetime productivity. Introducing a high-quality calf milk replacer from an early age helps provide the essential nutrients needed to support optimal development and deliver the following benefits:

1. Supports Early Growth

  • Provides balanced nutrients (protein, fat, vitamins, minerals)
  • Supports high daily weight gain (≥800 g/day)
  • Easily digestible

2. Drives the “Lifestart Effect”

  • Strong early growth:
    - Higher future milk production
    - Better lifetime performance

3. Improves Gut Health

  • Includes prebiotics & probiotics
  • Includes organic acids
  • Supports intestinal development, Healthy gut = better nutrient absorption

4. Consistency vs Whole Milk

Compared to raw milk:

  • More consistent nutrient composition
  • Lower disease transmission risk
  • Flexible feeding management

5. Enables Controlled Feeding Programs

  • Precision feeding (adjust energy/protein)
  • Supports modern accelerated growth programs

6. Profitability

  • Allows for more salable milk

 

 

Recommended Calf Feeding Program from Birth to Weaning

Age Product Quantity Mixing Rate CMR / day
0 - 4 days Maternal Colostrum 2 x 2 L    
5 - 21 days Sprayfo Delta 2 x 3 L 135g / L 810
22 - 56 days Sprayfo Delta 2 x 4 L 135g / L 1080
57 - 63 days Sprayfo Delta  2 x 3 L 135g / L 810
57 - 70 days Sprayfo Delta 1 x 3 L 135g / L 405

Transition approach:

  • Day 0-4: Colostrum (high quality, multiple feedings)
  • Day 5+: Switch to whole milk or calf milk replacer

In many modern systems, farms switch directly to calf milk replacer after colostrum feeding

Looking for the right solution for your farm or feed mill?

We work closely with trusted distributors and partners to ensure local expertise, availability, and technical support.

Australia

Network of regional distributors across key livestock regions and technical support teams providing on-farm advice and customized solutions

New Zealand

Established partnerships with distributors in the country with strong focus on ruminants

         

 

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