Calprona ZA

• Zinc is an integral part of 300 known enzymes, which catalyze more than 50 different biochemical reactions.
• Zinc is essential for highly proliferating cells, especially in the immune system and it has a fundamental role in cellular growth and differentiation and is therefore of utmost importance in the development of embryos and fetuses, in correct immune response and in tissue repair.
• Zinc deficiency in animals results in reduced feed intake and leads to growth retardation, affected bone growth and impaired immunity.
• During pregnancy, zinc deficiency can lead to increased chances on abortion or premature delivery.
• Zinc deficiency in pigs is associated with skin lesions (parakeratosis), diarrhea and reduced performance while in poultry it leads to poor feathering of chicks and dermatitis.
• In poultry the supplementation of organic zinc reduces foot pad lesions and in molting laying hens it reduces Salmonella infection In dairy cattle optimized zinc levels prevent infection diseases such as mastitis and hoof infections (footrot).
• Calprona ZA has a high and standardized zinc content with high purity. It is a palatable source of zinc to all animals with high solubility and bioavailability. Moreover, acetate is a direct source of energy for the animals and is used in the milkfat synthesis in dairy cows.

Maximum dosage depends on local legislation. In the EU the maximum level of zinc is laid down in Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1095:

• Dogs and cats: 200 mg/kg feed
• Salmonids and milk replacers for calves: 180 mg/kg feed
• Piglets, sows, rabbits and all fish other than salmonids: 150 mg/kg feed
• Other species and categories: 120 mg/kg feed

Calprona ZA is stable for 2 years from date of production. Physical stability and appearance may change before the end of shelf-life if not stored in well closed original packaging, dry and at ambient temperature.