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. The calculation of the weighted average milk response from all the chromium research between 2000 and 2015, and the sensitivity analysis at differing milk prices, allows producers to understand the impact chromium can have on herd profitability.
The utilization of glucose by the animal's body is governed by specific hierarchical processes and is dependent on the type of stress the animal is facing. Optimized glucose utilization can result in better animal maintenance, production, immunity, growth and reproduction.
