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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.