Agvance Nutrition

Agvance Nutrition Your premium supplier of mineral and vitamin blends for dairy cows and livestock.

Agvance is the market leader in trace mineral nutrition, with over 25 years experience in the New Zealand agricultural sector. You'll get superior trace mineral blends, customized to your specific herds requirements, delivered to your door. Contact us for expert advice regarding your animal health, soil and pastural requirements.

Magnesium helps but it won’t cover energy, phosphorus or trace mineral gaps. Check BCS, feeds and minerals now, and talk...
23/04/2026

Magnesium helps but it won’t cover energy, phosphorus or trace mineral gaps. Check BCS, feeds and minerals now, and talk to your Agvance Consultant to make sure your transition mix does the full job before winter gets busy.

Hey, have you started transition planning yet? Planning ahead makes transition much easier for you, and your cows. A goo...
21/04/2026

Hey, have you started transition planning yet?

Planning ahead makes transition much easier for you, and your cows. A good plan helps reduce illness, supports appetite recovery and protects reproduction. It can also mean fewer cases of ketosis, fatty liver, retained placenta and slow return to cycling, along with fewer treatments and less lost production.

Curious about organic conversion? More farmers are considering a change to organic farming, and it’s worth exploring how...
16/04/2026

Curious about organic conversion? More farmers are considering a change to organic farming, and it’s worth exploring how your farm might benefit.

Stronger market demand and premiums, greater consumer interest in sustainability and traceability, improved supply chain and retail options, the chance to reduce synthetic inputs, access to niche markets, and better advisory support are all motivating factors for farmers considering the change.

Start by asking:
✔️ Why do we want to convert?
✔️ Which paddocks or stock classes would convert first?
✔️ How will feed supply and nutrient balance change under organic rules?
✔️ What are the impacts on herd health, parasite control and metabolic management?
✔️ What cost and labour shifts will occur during transition?

Nutrition planning is essential as restrictions can create nutritional gaps quickly. Do early ration work, test soils and forage, secure organic feed sources, and set trace mineral and parasite strategies. If organic conversion is on your radar, talk to your Agvance rep for practical planning and next steps.

We've had a few questions around low DCAD recently and why it's important. Read on to find out more 🙌🏼Low-DCAD is a feed...
14/04/2026

We've had a few questions around low DCAD recently and why it's important. Read on to find out more 🙌🏼

Low-DCAD is a feeding approach that changes the balance of dietary salts to help cows manage calcium at calving. Simply put, at calving, cows suddenly need a lot more calcium for milk. Low-DCAD primes their system so they can release and absorb calcium faster when the calf is born, lowering the chance of milk fever risk and supporting a smoother start to lactation.

How it works:
Feed anion-rich, lower-potassium diets for 10–21 days before calving to create a mild acid state.
Key actions:
✔️Add anion salts
✔️Cut high-potassium feeds
✔️Watch intake and palatability
✔️Monitor urine pH (~6.0–6.5)

On farm checks you need to be making:
▪️Timing (start before calving)
▪️Intake (ensure cows eat the mix)
▪️Monitor urine pH where possible
▪️Avoid sudden diet changes that reduce intake

Watch out for these common pitfalls:
❎Starting too late
❎Poor palatability or mixing
❎Assuming one product fits all herds, management and monitoring matter as much as the product.

The simplest next step? Talk to your local Agvance Consultant about a practical low-DCAD plan tailored to your springers before calving.

Transition is one of the busiest parts of the season, and what you do in the dry period affects the entire season. Good ...
09/04/2026

Transition is one of the busiest parts of the season, and what you do in the dry period affects the entire season.

Good planning through transition helps reduce illness, supports appetite recovery and protects reproduction. It can also mean fewer cases of ketosis, fatty liver, retained placenta and slow return to cycling, along with fewer treatments and less lost production.

A few priorities are worth reviewing now:
🐮 Body condition score
🐮 Effective fibre
🐮 Fermentable energy in the late dry period
🐮 Feed consistency
🐮 Feed space
🐮 Walking distance
🐮 Group changes close to calving

Small adjustments before calving are usually easier and cheaper than sorting problems after calving.

If you want to tighten up your transition plan, talk to your Agvance rep about practical ways to support cow health and performance through calving and early lactation.

Hey! Have you started your autumn mating prep?If mating is on the horizon, now is the time to start your prep by checkin...
07/04/2026

Hey! Have you started your autumn mating prep?

If mating is on the horizon, now is the time to start your prep by checking BCS, trace mineral status, herd health records, and cow grouping before mating pressure hits. Small gaps in nutrition or trace minerals today can show up later as poorer submission rates and lower in-calf results. Keep feed access, water, and stocking density in check so cows aren’t losing condition or skipping heats.

It might sound like a lot but don't stress! A quick seasonal audit now saves headaches later. Talk to your Agvance rep about what to review before mating and set your herd up for success when it counts.

Maize has entered the ration, so now what?When maize is added you’ll see higher moisture, starch and energy in the diet,...
31/03/2026

Maize has entered the ration, so now what?

When maize is added you’ll see higher moisture, starch and energy in the diet, and intake and rumen fermentation can shift quickly.

Check the premix now as maize changes the nutrient balance and cows still need the right minerals and vitamins.

Feed transitions are when consistency matters most. Sudden inclusion rates, mixing errors or variable feed delivery raise the risk of rumen upset and production drops.

On farm, introduce maize gradually, keep effective fibre in the diet, monitor manure and milk components, and make sure mixing and delivery are steady.

Watch cows closely in the first weeks and adjust slowly rather than making sudden changes.

Noticing more lame cows on farm lately?Did you know that lameness isn’t just a hoof issue? Nutrition matters too.Wet gro...
26/03/2026

Noticing more lame cows on farm lately?

Did you know that lameness isn’t just a hoof issue? Nutrition matters too.

Wet ground damages cows' feet and reduces the time they spend feeding, leading to condition loss and slower recovery. If lameness rises, review feed access, stocking density, trace mineral status and fibre levels.

If you would like help supporting your herd through these challenges, we are here to help. Get in touch with your Agvance Consultant about a wider management plan for lame cows that pairs hoof care with proven nutritional support.

Have you listened to the latest myCOW podcast episode, Maximise Production with Smart Calf Rearing?In this episode, Shau...
24/03/2026

Have you listened to the latest myCOW podcast episode, Maximise Production with Smart Calf Rearing?

In this episode, Shaun Balemi sits down with lactation physiologist Dr Adam Geiger to look at the calf rearing decisions that can shape future milk production, first lactation performance and lifetime productivity.

They cover colostrum management, passive transfer, milk feeding rates, weaning, calf meal formulation, water quality, and the trace minerals and vitamins calves may be missing when they are fed whole milk. It is a practical listen for anyone focused on setting calves up well from the start.

Agvance is proud to support the myCOW podcast and the sharing of useful, science-backed knowledge for the dairy industry.

Listen here:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3wNZYud6ru2wYZu5wNXT4p?si=R8mDz58vQG-tsyJmplbEYg
iHheart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-mycow-podcast-180907720/episode/ep-14-maximise-production-with-smart-326469185/
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-14-maximise-production-with-smart-calf-rearing-with/id1825758773?i=1000753123883

Lush pasture looks great, but it doesn't necessarily mean cows are getting what they need.When grass is wet, fast and hi...
19/03/2026

Lush pasture looks great, but it doesn't necessarily mean cows are getting what they need.

When grass is wet, fast and high in protein, rumen pressure can build quickly. Fibre digestion can decrease, intake can become less steady, and milk fat can start to move around.

Make sure you're always looking at pasture quality alongside fibre, rumen function and how cows are tracking.

If you want help working through rumen health and fibre digestion on your farm, talk to your Agvance Consultant about practical feed and supplement options for the season.

🚨 A practical heads-up for the months ahead. Ongoing global supply chain pressure is likely to affect shipping timeframe...
18/03/2026

🚨 A practical heads-up for the months ahead.

Ongoing global supply chain pressure is likely to affect shipping timeframes, freight costs, and the availability of some imported ingredients used across a wide range of Agvance products.

If you already have a fair idea of what you’ll need, now is a good time to review your requirements and bring orders forward into March and April where possible.

This is especially worth considering for transition products ahead of peak demand.

Talk to your local Agvance Consultant about planning ahead.

Facial eczema risk is not always obvious but can rise quickly. Don’t stress, stay ahead with our simple checklist!✔️ Che...
17/03/2026

Facial eczema risk is not always obvious but can rise quickly. Don’t stress, stay ahead with our simple checklist!

✔️ Check pasture age and cover - old, dead matter and long residues increase risk.
✔️ Monitor weather - warm, humid nights and daytime temps in the mid-20s°C raise spore risk.
✔️ Test spore counts locally or check regional alerts regularly.
✔️ Watch animal signs early- cows grazing affected paddocks may show reduced intake or photosensitivity before clear lesions.
✔️ Adjust grazing - avoid high-risk paddocks, feed supplements or conserved forage, and reduce grazing time on suspect blocks.
✔️ Review nutrition - adequate zinc and good overall nutrition help protect animals
✔️ Plan treatment and monitoring - have a testing and treatment plan ready rather than waiting for visible outbreaks.
✔️ Keep records - paddock history, spore results and animal signs to inform future decisions.

Check FE risk in your area and if you would like more help talk to your Agvance rep about local monitoring and support options.

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