MineralBoost

23/10/2025

Campbell Mace of Inglewood has been using MineralBoost for years.

"The dust free granule mixed into my feed blend gives the cows everything they need. The results have been great, with excellent metabolic health, mating results and milk production"

Find out more at www.mineralboost.co.nz

15/10/2025

The girls just can't get enough of MineralBoost!

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*Fun with Grok AI*

03/10/2025

Adding MineralBoost into your blend is the easiest way to get all the essential minerals into your herd. Available from all leading stockfeed companies.

30/09/2025

The three macro minerals plus the five essential trace minerals as NutriPlex 5. Rumensin also included for peak performance and reproduction.

MineralBoost Max is your solution for a great mating season.

https://www.mineralboost.co.nz/max/

16/09/2025

MineralBoost Max supports cow fertility and reproduction with essential minerals and trace elements, helping set your herd up for a successful mating season.

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11/09/2025

We are flat out making MineralBoost Max at the moment!

Our customers are gearing up their herd for a successful mating season, while supplying essential macro minerals for milk production.

If you want to know why MineralBoost Max is the best option this season, click the link below.

https://www.mineralboost.co.nz/max/

29/08/2025

Some stylish looking Hoodies for the kids of St Mary's School in Putaruru.

28/08/2025

Boost calf growth, boost future milk!

New AgResearch findings show that heifers that grow faster before weaning go on to produce 15–20% more milk over their lifetime. An extra 100 g/day in calf growth can add 279 kg of milk per lactation, which is approximately 23.5 kg more milk solids.

Early nutrition and care really do pay off for herd productivity.

https://nzfarmsource.co.nz/advice-and-support/enrich/calf-growth-boosts-lifetime-milk-yield-in-nz-heifers.html

22/08/2025

What are your thoughts on this sale?

A good move to more production and high margin focused business or a sad end of an era?

Fonterra's sale of its consumer business to French giant Lactalis will deliver a $3.2 bln tax-free boost for shareholders, and it retains supply agreements for iconic dairy brands Anchor and Mainland

20/08/2025

Record July production out of the NZ Dairy industry!

As production lifts, so does mineral supplement requirements.

Learn more at www.mineralboost.co.nz

10/08/2025

Why Fine Ground Limestone Matters for Milk Fever Prevention – and How MineralBoost Delivers It Best

Milk fever (hypocalcaemia) is one of the most costly metabolic issues for New Zealand dairy farmers, with each case estimated to cost around $500 when factoring in lost production, treatment costs, and increased risk of follow-on diseases. But here’s the thing – preventing clinical milk fever alone isn’t enough. Subclinical hypocalcaemia (SCH) affects far more cows, especially older and high-producing animals, and quietly chips away at production, reproduction, and cow health.

Calcium – the Cornerstone of Prevention

Calcium is essential for muscle function, nerve signaling, and milk production. At calving, demand for calcium skyrockets. Without adequate supply and availability, cows risk going down, suffering difficult calvings, or facing slower recoveries. Even cows that never “go down” can still be underperforming due to low blood calcium levels.

That’s why the quality and availability of your calcium source matters just as much as the quantity.

The OmyaFeed Fine Lime

In 2018, Omya Australia tested its OmyaFeed® superfine limestone (20 microns) against common coarse limes in an in-rumen digestibility trial at the NSW Department of Primary Industries, Wagga Wagga. The results were striking:

OmyaFeed® digested 240% more efficiently than the coarse alternatives.

At a standard feeding rate of 150g/head/day, OmyaFeed® could release 54g of calcium into the rumen – compared to just 22g from coarse lime.

The key is particle size and availability. Superfine limestone offers vastly more surface area for rumen microbes to work on, meaning faster and more complete calcium release when the cow needs it most. And unlike raw fine powders, OmyaFeed® is bound into a granule with molasses, making it dust-free, palatable, and easy to handle.

Why This Matters for Milk Fever

When you feed a coarse lime, much of the calcium passes through unused – a hidden waste that can cost you in production losses and cow health. With Omya’s fine lime in MineralBoost, you get maximum bioavailability, ensuring that your cows are actually absorbing the calcium you’ve invested in.

Better calcium absorption means:

* Reduced risk of clinical and subclinical milk fever

* Improved muscle tone for calving and faster recovery

* Lower incidence of retained membranes and post-calving infections

* Higher feed efficiency and production during early lactation

MineralBoost – All She Needs

MineralBoost uses Omya’s high-grade fine lime within its patented rumen-dispersible granules. This eliminates the dust, handling, and segregation problems of powdered minerals while ensuring every mouthful of feed delivers exactly the right mineral balance.

With Calcium, Magnesium, and Sodium as the foundation – plus optional trace minerals and additives – MineralBoost ensures your herd gets the best start to lactation, setting them up for strong peak production and fewer metabolic setbacks.

Bottom line:

Fine ground limestone isn’t just a detail – it’s the difference between preventing milk fever effectively and just ticking the box. With MineralBoost, you’re not only giving your cows more calcium, you’re giving them calcium they can actually use.

Contact your local MineralBoost representative today to discuss how to get Omya fine lime working for your herd.

0800 466 736

MineralBoost is a Rumen Dispersable Granule designed to balance dairy cattle feed rations. Available from all leading Rural Merchants and Stockfeed companies.

02/08/2025

A great article about Butter, Russians and the Lada car.