Impact of copper on performance and health of dairy heifers

Copper is an important trace element that supports many functions such as growth, fertility and immunity. Feeding too much copper for a long time can have a negative impact on the health and performance of your heifers. In this webinar, James McCaughern looks at the role of copper in the nutrition of dairy heifers, focusing on the impact on health, fertility and performance. He describes the recommendations on proper management of copper in the diet. The webinar covers: • Importance of copper for the health, fertility and performance of cattle • Effect of under-feeding copper on performance and fertility • Effect of over-feeding copper during the rearing period and first lactation on fertility, performance and immunity • Practical recommendations Follow us on Twitter:   / ahdb_dairy   Like us on Facebook:   / ahdbdairy   About AHDB AHDB is a statutory levy board, funded by farmers, growers and others in the supply chain. Our purpose is to inspire our farmers, growers and industry to succeed in a rapidly changing world. We equip the industry with easy to use, practical know-how which they can apply straight away to make better decisions and improve their performance. Established in 2008 and classified as a Non-Departmental Public Body, it supports the following industries: meat and livestock (cattle, sheep and pigs) in England; horticulture, milk and potatoes in Great Britain; and cereals and oilseeds in the UK. AHDB’s remit covers 72 per cent of total UK agricultural output. Further information on AHDB can be found at https://www.ahdb.org.uk