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As the seasons change, it's important to adjust your animals’ care routines to ensure they stay healthy and vibrant. This newsletter focuses on how vitamin A, D, and E supplements can help your animals thrive during these warmer months.

Vitamin A: Supporting Vision and Immune Health in Bright Days

With longer daylight hours, animals are more active and exposed to various elements. Vitamin A is essential for maintaining their vision and a robust immune system during this time.

1. Enhanced Vision: Longer days mean more time spent outdoors. Vitamin A supports optimal vision, ensuring your animals navigate their environment safely and enjoy the increased activity.
2. Strengthened Immunity: Spring and summer bring about more allergens and pests. Vitamin A enhances immune responses, helping animals fend off infections like pinkeye and seasonal allergies.
3. Reproductive Health: For breeding animals, spring is a peak season. Adequate vitamin A is crucial for reproductive health, promoting successful mating and healthy offspring.

Vitamin D: Maximizing Sunlight for Bone and Muscle Health

Spring and summer provide ample sunlight, the natural source of vitamin D, which is crucial for bone and muscle health.

1. Bone Strength: Increased outdoor time means more exposure to sunlight, aiding in natural vitamin D synthesis. This boosts calcium and phosphorus absorption, strengthening bones and teeth.
2. Improved Mobility: Vitamin D supports muscle function, ensuring animals remain active and energetic throughout the longer days.
3. Immune Support: Seasonal changes can stress the immune system. Vitamin D bolsters immune defenses, keeping animals healthy as they enjoy the warmer weather.

Vitamin E: Protecting Against Seasonal Stressors

Warmer weather introduces new environmental stressors. Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant, helps animals combat these challenges.

1. Antioxidant Defense: Vitamin E protects against oxidative stress from increased UV exposure and environmental toxins common in spring and summer.
2. Skin and Coat Care: More time outdoors can lead to skin issues and coat damage. Vitamin E promotes healthy skin and a shiny coat, combating dryness and irritation caused by the sun and allergens.
3. Enhanced Immunity: With higher exposure to new environments and potential pathogens, vitamin E helps strengthen the immune system, ensuring your animals stay resilient.

Conclusion

Spring and summer are vibrant seasons full of activity and growth. Supplementing your animals’ diets with vitamins A, D, and E can help them make the most of this time by enhancing their vision, bone health, immune system, and overall vitality.

Keep your animals healthy and happy this spring and summer with the essential nutrients they need to thrive.

Stay informed, stay proactive, and together, let’s safeguard the well-being of our livestock.

Warm regards,

Tyler Stehlik
Livestock Nutrition Supplies LLC
(531)333-3150

https://livestocknutritionsupplies.com/shop/

For any questions or further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help you provide the best care for your animals.

Seasonal Tip

Spring and Summer Hydration: As temperatures rise, ensure your animals have constant access to fresh water to stay hydrated and cool. Supplement their water intake with these vital vitamins to support their overall health and well-being during the warmer months.