Heat can be a major stressor on cattle. Energy that’s expended to compensate for the impact of stress decreases the amount of energy available for productive purposes, including daily gain, immune system efficiency and muscle production.
Chromium potentiates the action of insulin, which ultimately allows more glucose availability at the cellular level. Additional glucose is used by the animal in a hierarchical manner to help reduce the energy demand from stress events, such as a pathogen challenge and/or high ambient temperatures, to provide needed energy for productive purposes.
