Directions of use
Lambs with a functioning rumen – 2.5ml
Ewes & Tups Sheep – 5ml
Calves Calves – 5ml
Cows Adult Cattle – 20ml
“The improved thrive and growth we see in lambs pays for itself.”
“We first discovered Cobalt B12 at the Ploughing Championships talking to Jack from Natural Stockcare, and we’ve never looked back. Cobalt B12 fills nutritional gaps, ensuring the flock stays in optimum condition.
It flows steadily and consistently—practical for day-to-day use on a busy farm. Cobalt B12 is a worthwhile investment. The improved thrive and growth we see in lambs pays for itself.
The scanning rate increase alone has boosted both profitability and flock performance.”
“It’s a product that delivers consistent, visible results year after year.”
“I’ve relied on Cobalt B12 for over 12 years. In this part of the country, cobalt levels are naturally low, which can hold back lamb growth and health.
Since starting with Cobalt B12, I’ve seen immediate improvements – stronger, healthier lambs and a noticeable boost in thrive.
It’s a product that delivers consistent, visible results year after year.”
“We’ve seen a real turnaround – our sheep are healthier, stronger, and more resilient.”
“Our area is naturally low in cobalt, and before using this product, our sheep showed clear signs of deficiency, including poor thrive and lower condition.
Since we started using Cobalt B12, we’ve seen a real turnaround – our sheep are healthier, stronger, and more resilient.
It’s an easy-to-use, great-value product that makes a real difference.”
“It consistently delivers strong results.”
“We’ve trusted Natural Stockcare products on our family farm for 30 years. Cobalt B12 is a reliable choice for young lambs throughout the growing season.
From 8 weeks onwards, we dose every 4-6 weeks, and it consistently delivers strong results.”
“We’ve been blown away by the results—the improvement has been major.”
“Our pedigree sheep have been doing very well, and our commercial lambs have been reaching the factory quickly and hitting target weights.
Since we started using Cobalt B12 on our sheep, we’ve been blown away by the results—the improvement has been major.
The consistency of Natural Stockcare products is excellent, and I’d recommend them to any farmer.”
“I’ve been using this product for at least 10 years… every time we’ve used it, it worked.”
“We have low levels of selenium and cobalt on this farm, so we need a product that fills that gap. Cobalt B12 is a great product that was very good with the lambs.
I’ve been using it for at least 10 years. It flows through the gun very easy, and every time we’ve used it, it worked. We haven’t had a problem here—it does the job, and that’s as simple as that.”
The use of Cobalt in livestock feed has been shown to positively impact the weight gain and productivity of sheep and lambs, according to a study conducted by Keady et al. in 2017. Cobalt is an essential mineral for synthesising Vitamin B12, which is critical for animal cell growth and replication. Therefore, regular supplementation of Cobalt is necessary to ensure that animals receive adequate amounts of Vitamin B12 and maximise growth and production benefits. In addition to its role in Vitamin B12 synthesis, Cobalt has also been shown to positively impact feed efficiency in sheep and lambs, resulting in improved productivity and profitability for farmers.
The positive impact of Cobalt supplementation on weight gain and carcass weight has significant implications for the meat industry. The higher carcass weight and percentage of lambs finished earlier can result in increased meat production and more efficient use of resources which helps improve market competitiveness and profitability for farmers across all livestock.
Cobalt and vitamin B12 deficiency are common in sheep and cattle, with young lambs and calves particularly susceptible. Ruminants are particularly vulnerable to B12 deficiency because they have limited capacity to store Cobalt, and a lack can quickly affect the production of B12, resulting in stunted growth and poor productivity. Therefore, regular supplementation with oral Cobalt B12 is often necessary to maximise growth, weight gain, and production benefits.
Selenium is another vital element for the growth, reproduction function, and optimum fertility of cattle and sheep. A selenium deficiency can cause weaner ill-thrift, reduced wool production, decreased ewe fertility, reduced immune response, and white muscle disease. Oral administration of Selenium to pregnant ewes can improve reproductive performance, fertility, and the number of live lambs born. Selenium is also responsible for antibody production, immunity, and disease prevention in cattle, playing a pivotal role in preventing oxidative stress at calving and lambing or in poor climatic conditions. Ensuring a continual dietary supply of Cobalt and Selenium is necessary to improve livestock productivity and health.
In conclusion, including Cobalt B12 in livestock feed can help prevent and treat deficiencies of Cobalt and vitamin B12, ensuring maximum growth, weight gain, and production benefits. Supplementation of Selenium is also crucial to ensure optimum fertility, immune functioning, antibody production, and disease prevention in cattle and sheep.
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