Cobalife™ VB12 for Sheep and Cattle
Cobalife™ VB12 for Sheep and Cattle
Cobalife VB12 is a vitamin B12 injection for the treatment and control of vitamin B12 deficiency in sheep and cattle. Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin required for metabolic functions, including fat and carbohydrate metabolism and protein synthesis. It is also vital for glucose production in ruminants, which is essential to meet the high energy demands of growth and lactation.
Key Product Benefits:
- Treats and controls vitamin B12 (VB12) deficiency in sheep and cattle
- Suitable for use in all classes of sheep, beef and dairy cattle
- Contains hydroxocobalamin, a longer-acting VB12 compared to cyanocobalamin1,2
- Supports animals during periods of high demand
Pack Sizes
500 mL
Application
Injection
Why Choose Cobalife™ VB12?
Cobalife VB12 contains hydroxocobalamin to treat and control vitamin B12 deficiency in sheep and cattle. Vitamin B12 is an essential, water-soluble vitamin. When deficient, animals can have reduced appetite and growth rates, ill thrift, infertility, and reduced wool and milk production. An injectable vitamin B12 is an effective way to prevent and correct vitamin B12 deficiency in livestock.
Addresses VB12 deficiency to support performance
Efficient and cost-effective VB12 supplementation
Suitable for sheep, beef and dairy cattle
Cobalife VB12 is a convenient and effective way to address vitamin B12 deficiency in sheep and cattle.
Cobalife™ VB12 Important Information
Find the information you need to incorporate Cobalife VB12 into your livestock management program to optimise the productivity of your business. Good nutrition is good business.
Dosage and Administration
Lambs: 0.5mL at marking or weaning
Sheep: 1 - 1.5mL pre-lambing
Calves: 2 - 3mL from 2 months of age
Cattle: 4 - 6mL pre-calving
Dose by subcutaneous injection only.
Dose frequency should relate to the severity of the deficiency.
E.g. in extremely deficient areas, repeat dose every 2 - 3 months. In less deficient areas, repeat dose every 5 - 6 months or as necessary.
Always read and follow label directions.
Withholding Periods
MEAT: Zero (0) days
MILK: Zero (0) days
EXPORT SLAUGHTER INTERVAL (ESI): Zero (0) days.
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Where to Buy Cobalife™ VB12?
Contact your local Elanco Representative to find your nearest store.
- Judson, G., Babidge, P., Chen, Z., & Sansom, L. (2002). Recent developments in the detection and treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency in sheep and cattle at pasture. Proceedings of the New Zealand Society of Animal Production, 62, 307-310.
- Gonzalez- Rivas PA, Chambers M, Liu J. A pilot study comparing the pharmacokinetics of injectable cyanocobalamin and hydroxocobalamin associated with a trace mineral injection in cattle. J Vet Pharmacol Therap. 2021;44:406–410.
