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Meeting the need for key minerals

Meeting the need for key minerals

For upcoming weaning and mating, there will be a need for key minerals in calves and cows. Containing zinc, manganese, copper and selenium InjectaMin and Injecta- Max, which also includes b12, are designed to support stock through periods of high demand such as upcoming weaning and mating. For calves to overcome the stress related with weaning and minimise a weaning growth check, a dose of InjectaMin or InjectaMax can be given prior to or at weaning and can be continued to be given up to every 3 months to support immunity and encourage optimal growth. The manufacturer says heifers that are well-grown deliver better reproductive outcomes, greater milking performance, and last longer in the herd. Hitting DairyNZ target minimum weights of 30% at 6 months of age, 60% at 15 months and 90% at 22 months is essential to growing productive replacements. As cows recover from calving, enter peak lactation and head into mating, their requirements for essential minerals also increases. The company says using InjectaMin or InjectaMax prior to PSM supports conception, early pregnancy and cow immunity throughout this period of high demand. InjectaMin and InjectaMax are given as an injection under the skin at a dose rate of 1mL per 50kg for cattle up to one year of age, 1mL per 75 kg from 1year – 2 years and 1mL per 100kg for cattle over 2 years old. As they contain selenium and copper, concurrent use with other copper and selenium products should be on veterinary advice only. Just like us, livestock face increased stress during challenging periods. This places extra pressure on their immune systems and increases their need for key minerals. Read More: Reproduction starts in the liver Right supplements help smooth calving Still feeding minerals like its 1991? The company says supplementing with InjectaMin or InjectaMax at or ahead of these high-demand periods, you can help ensure cattle stay healthy and continue to grow and produce to their full potential. #INJECTAMIN #INJECTAMAX

Halter reports profitable year for NZ operations

Halter reports profitable year for NZ operations

Virtual fencing and pasture management company Halter says its NZ operations has delivered a profit of $2.8 million after exclusion of notional items. In a statement the company says Halter’s return included notional revenue of $51.7 million during the year, almost all of which related to inter-company loan forgiveness from its US parent, Halter USA Inc. During the year, Halter USA forgave debt worth $51 million from Halter Ltd in a non-cash transaction. “This debt is related to historical funding provided by the parent entity to support the growth of the New Zealand operations.” Halter NZ paid $1 million in tax for the period, reflecting the company’s growth. The company says it added 60 new employees in New Zealand during the year and deployed over 127,000 new collars in the market. Halter is currently hiring more than 50 additional roles in New Zealand across engineering, sales and support to drive continued growth and innovation in New Zealand and international markets. Commenting on the result, Halter chief executive Craig Piggott says that it’s fantastic to see the New Zealand operation continuing to thrive in 2025. “This has already been a huge year for Halter, and we’re only half-way through. Our mission is to help create more efficient and sustainable farms, and we will continue to put farmers at the centre of everything we do.” Read More: Halter goes global, but NZ farmers remain core to innovation Halter raises $165m, company valued at $1.65b Australian states embrace virtual fencing, creating growth opportunities for Halter The company has filed its latest financial statements to the Companies Office – the results are only for the NZ operation and contain one side of intercompany transactions. “They do not represent the overall performance of the Halter group,” it says. New Zealand external subscription revenues were up 45% from $24.9 million to $35.9 million, as Halter continues to expand its customer base, while total revenue fell compared to the previous year, reflecting a lower level of support required from the Halter group. #HALTER #CRAIG_PIGGOTT