[2022/02/23, 08:21:53] Erik Verrynne: Can anyone suggest a good vitamin supplement for sable and nyala that can be mixed into food or water? Is water preferred? [2022/02/23, 08:22:51] Alex Lewis: What are they short? [2022/02/23, 08:24:54] Erik Verrynne: Owner just want general supplementation. Some parts of Botswana is dry, and Haemonchus infestation is picking up, so I would imagine mainly B vitamins. It is still enough green for adequate Vit A levels. [2022/02/23, 08:26:02] Alex Lewis: So not a trace mineral issue? [2022/02/23, 08:28:39] Erik Verrynne: That’s a good question. I am not sure. We are preparing a supplement where we are adding trace elements and deworm. I am wary to use a parenteral form. I am basically trying to cover all angles. [2022/02/23, 08:30:15] Alex Lewis: Do they eat supplemental feed? [2022/02/23, 08:31:31] Erik Verrynne: Yes. We do not supplement all the time, mainly in winter and spring, but things are getting a bit dry. [2022/02/23, 08:33:15] Alex Lewis: Then just get feed company to add a mineral pack. But Afrivet makes Bovimin you can add to water, but not a longer term solution. [2022/02/23, 08:33:51] Erik Verrynne: 👍 [2022/02/23, 08:41:33] Louis Greeff: Erik, phone Craig Shepstone. I agree with Alex – a macro/mineral pack in the feed will be your solution. I’ve been using Craig’s mineral packs now for several years on my farms, both in my cattle and my game, with big success. Mineral packs make a big difference, both in reproduction and production. [2022/02/23, 08:54:39] Erik Verrynne: Dankie Louis
