Dairy Nutrition Resources

KemTRACE^® Chromium for Dairy

KemTRACE^® Chromium is a highly bioavailable, organic source of chromium that helps inprove glucose utilization for increased cellular energy and function. This results in better animal maintenance, reproduction, growth and immunity.

KemTRACE^® Chromium: Essential for Your Dairy

The dietary trace element, chromium, is necessary to optimize the activation of the insulin receptor so more glucose can get into the cell. Adding supplemental KemTRACE^® Chromium to the diet provides the additional chromium for insulin receptor activation.

Evaluation of Chromium Propionate on Reproductive Performance of Holstein Cows

A field trial was conducted on an 800-cow Holstein dairy in southeastern Pennsylvania to evaluate the effect of chromium propionate on reproductive performance. An increase in pregnancy rate was observed that was driven by an increase in conception rates.

KemTRACE^® Chromium for Dairy: Milk Response

The research with chromium in dairy cattle since the turn of the century has shown chromium supplementation is beneficial for improving milk yield in transition cows, maintaining milk yield in heat-stressed cows and enhancing reproductive performance in dairy cows.

Effects of Chromium Propionate Fed Through the Periparturient Period and Starch Source Fed Postpartum on Productive Performance and Dry Matter Intake of Holstein Cows

Forty-eight Holsteins entering second or greater lactation were used to determine milk production, DMI and metabolic responses to chromium propionate supplementation through the periparturient period and starch source in postpartum.

KemTRACE^® Chromium for Dairy: Heat Stress

Heat stress can compromise a lactating cow's performance in many different ways – decreased feed intake, altered metabolism, reduced milk production, impaired reproductive performance and increased disease incidence. In the U.S., approximately $1 billion is lost annually as a result of poor performance during periods of heat stress. The inability of a cow to dissipate heat effectively compromises their ability to function normally all the way down to the molecular level.

Literature Review: The Potential Benefits of Chromium Supplementation for Dairy Cows During Heat Stress

Effect of chromium supplementation in lactating dairy cow diets on response in daily milk yield and dry matter intake, lbs/h/d under heat stress conditions.

Leaky Gut's Contribution to Inefficient Nutrient Utilization

There are a variety of situations in an animal's life when nutrient utilization is re-prioritized from productive towards agriculturally unproductive purposes. Two well-known examples that markedly reduce production are heat stress and ketosis. Decreased feed intake, experienced during both diseases, is unable to fully explain decreases in productivity. Additionally, both diseases are characterized by negative energy balance, body weight loss, inflammation and hepatic steatosis.

KemTRACE^® Chromium for Dairy: Immunity

KemTRACE^® Chromium is a highly bioavailable, organic source of chromium that helps stabilize insulin receptors in cattle. This improves glucose utilization for increased energy and proper cell function, resulting in better immunity.

Estimating Glucose Requirements of an Activated Immune System in Lactating Holstein Cows

Dairy cows experience frequent immune challenges, as bacterial insults can originate from many different situations. Economic consequences of sickness are decreased milk, inefficient feed utilization, poor reproduction and increased health costs. An activated immune system requires energy in the form of glucose and the literature suggests glucose homeostasis is disrupted during an endotoxin challenge.

KemTRACE^® Chromium Quality & Safety

The first of its kind. The first in its class. KemTRACE^® Chromium – the first product of its kind on the market – is a safe, proven trace mineral for use in swine, dairy, beef and broiler operations. It has been fed to millions of animals around the world since its introduction in 2000. KemTRACE Chromium is registered in more than 30 countries and is the only U.S. Food and Drug Administration-reviewed form of chromium propionate.

Kemin Helps Customers Avoid Risk by Focusing on Traceability, Quality Measures

Federal regulations, food recalls and front page headlines have dramatically increased the importance of ingredient safety and supplier accountability in the global food chain. Producers must now consider the immeasureable financial impact and irreparable damage to reputation that compromised ingredients and supplier uncertainty can have on their operation. With every purchasing decision, a producer must weigh the importance of brand credibility and confidence in sourcing consistent, high-quality ingredients.

Progressive Dairyman: Minimizing the Negative Effects of Stress on Herd Health and Productivity

Understanding the relationship between stress, immunity and reproductive herd health is paramount to discovering nutritional management best practices for your dairy herd. Chromium supplementation primarily acts to improve insulin sensitivity and reduce the release of stress hormones, both of which enhance reproductive health.

Dairy Business: Chromium Supplementation in Dairy Cattle Diets

Learn about how the addition of chromium can enhance milk production, fertility, immunity and the producer's bottom line.

Progressive Dairyman: Get to know about Supplementing Chromium: Metabolic Effects and Potential Benefits

Supplementation of dairy cattle diets with chromium propionate has considerable potential to improve glucose and NEFA metabolism, dry matter intake and milk yield, particularly in transition cows. Improvements in glucose and NEFA metabolism also have implications for better reproduction and reduced health incidences.