Nutrition for the cows that never stop working
A dairy cow works harder than almost any other animal on the farm. Calving, peak milk, getting back in calf and coping with summer heat all draw on her reserves, often at the same time. This hub explains what each stage asks of her, and how a steady supply of amino acids, chelated trace elements and natural electrolytes through the water trough can help.

Why LivestockIQ for dairy

01

Amino acids for milk production

16 amino acids, the building blocks of milk protein, supplied preformed. They help support milk yield and quality, particularly when pasture alone falls short for high-producing cows.

02

Trace elements for fertility and recovery

Chelated zinc, copper, selenium and cobalt help support reproductive health and recovery after calving.

03

Energy and resilience under pressure

Natural electrolytes from fulvic acid and bioavailable minerals help support cows through heat, dry feed and other stress.

04

Immune support

Zinc and selenium play a key role in immune function, especially through seasonal changes and stressful periods.

05

Absorbed where it counts

Designed to be absorbed through the small intestine, rather than broken down in the rumen.

06

Less handling, less labour

Dosed through the water with the ProDispenser, so there’s no extra yarding, drenching or time in the shed.

07

Nil withholding period

For both meat and milk, with no export slaughter interval, so there’s no milk to discard.

Australia’s 3,772 dairy farms produced 8,315 million litres of milk in 2024–25, from an average herd of 345 cows. (Dairy Australia, In Focus 2025)

Where are you in the dairy year?

Each stage explains what to watch for, the nutrition that helps, and where LivestockIQ fits.

Transition and calving

The weeks either side of calving set up the whole lactation.

Early lactation and milk production

Peak milk arrives before peak appetite.

Fertility and getting cows back in calf

Getting cows back in calf starts at calving, not at mating.

Heat stress and summer

Hot days cost milk, condition and conception.

Calf rearing

The first few hours shape the cow she becomes.

Heifers

Well-grown heifers milk more and last longer.

Trace elements on dairy country

What the pasture looks like isn't what the cow gets.

Our year-round pick for dairy herds

MEGANEX

Best for: the core year-round product for high-producing herds and phosphorus-deficient country. Contains phosphorus, with higher copper and zinc. The higher a herd’s production, the more the extra phosphorus is an advantage.

  • 16 amino acids supplied preformed, including methionine and lysine
  • Helps support milk yield and quality
  • Chelated zinc, copper, selenium and cobalt help support reproductive health and recovery after calving
  • Nil withholding period for both meat and milk, and no export slaughter interval (ESI)

Dairy timing: 50 mL a head every 4 to 6 weeks through the water trough.

MEGANEX works out at around 3 to 6 cents per cow a day (50 mL every 4 to 6 weeks, RRP ex GST, depending on drum size and dosing interval).

Which product does my herd need?

Find your situation in the right-hand column.
ProductWhere it fits in a dairy program
MEGANEXThe core year-round product for high-producing herds and phosphorus-deficient country. Contains phosphorus, with higher copper and zinc. The higher a herd’s production, the more the extra phosphorus is an advantage.
ULTRANEXYear-round option for herds whose ration already covers phosphorus.
StockForceSelenium-free, for herds already on a selenium program.
MagBoostThe calving risk window, for cows calving onto lush feed.
StressGuardStress events: transport, weaning and other big changes.
OrganicMax* and OrganicGuard*Certified organic dairies.

*This product is allowable for use on farms (or in facilities) certified to the Australian Certified Organic Standard.

Not sure which one? Talk to your local reseller or contact our team.

One dose. Six weeks of nutrition. No yarding required.

1

Attach the ProDispenser

Fits the drum and sits on the trough. No yards, no race, no extra time in the shed.

2

Dose the trough over 3 days

Every cow that drinks gets its share.

3

Up to 6 weeks of nutrition

Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks for year-round products.

Latest from LivestockIQ Insights

Practical articles on livestock nutrition, trace elements and getting the most from your supplementation program, from the LivestockIQ team.

Ready to set up your herd's program?

Work out your herd’s program with the DoseIQ Calculator, or find your nearest stockist.

Questions? Call (08) 8725 4668 or email [email protected]

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New in the range

Why we've added boron

Boron is a trace mineral that works behind the scenes. Rather than doing one job on its own, it influences how the body handles other key minerals. That’s why it’s now included in our conventional livestock formulations.

Where boron plays a role
Mineral metabolismBoron interacts with how the body uses calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and vitamin D.
Calcium and phosphorus useTrials in pigs and poultry have linked boron to better calcium and phosphorus retention and stronger bones.1,2
Bone and skeletal developmentBoron is involved in bone formation and mineralisation, alongside calcium, phosphorus and magnesium.2
Antioxidant and immune activityReviews link boron to antioxidant activity and immune response, helping support animals through stress.2
What about cattle and sheep? Research in ruminants is still developing. Studies in dairy cows around calving have looked at boron's effect on energy metabolism and colostrum, with promising early results.3,4 We see boron as a supporting player that rounds out our formulations, working alongside the trace elements and 16 amino acids already in the range.
OrganicMax* and OrganicGuard* remain boron-free to meet organic input requirements.

* This product is allowable for use on farms (or in facilities) certified to the Australian Certified Organic Standard.

1. Spears JW (2019). Boron, chromium, manganese, and nickel in agricultural animal production. Biological Trace Element Research 188: 35-44.

2. Abdelnour SA et al. (2018). The vital roles of boron in animal health and production: a comprehensive review. Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology 50: 296-304.

3. Basoglu A et al. (2017). Effects of boron supplementation on peripartum dairy cows' health. Biological Trace Element Research 179: 218-225.

4. Celik C, Cetinkaya N (2025). Effects of boron supplementation in dairy cow close-up rations on colostrum quality and certain blood metabolites in calves. Biological Trace Element Research 203: 3075-3087.

One dose at the trough. Around six weeks of nutrition.

The next chapter

Beachport Liquid Minerals is now LivestockIQ

A new name for the next chapter of our family business. Same team, same science and the same one-dose trough application, with a bigger vision for the future of Australian livestock nutrition.