Trouw Nutrition unveils a model to reduce risk of over-supplementing minerals and responsibly meet dairy cows’ requirements A precision nutrition model is helping to prevent trace mineral overload in dairy diets11 August 2025 11 August 2025 3 minute read 3 minute read By: By: Trouw Nutrition Europe North AmericaA model developed by Trouw Nutrition research and development (R&D) is helping prevent trace mineral overload in the dairy cow diet. The precision nutrition model is inspired by study findings that suggest over-supplementing trace minerals is a widespread challenge threatening animal health, performance, environmental sustainability, and farm economics. Supplying trace minerals above a dairy cow’s tolerance level presents toxicity concerns. The benefits of implementing a responsible supplementation program can pay off beyond the farm according to Gavin Boerboom, Global Category Director, Trace Minerals at Trouw Nutrition. “Responsibly supplementing the proper level of trace minerals can ensure cows’ mineral needs are met while reducing mineral excretion in the environment and avoiding unnecessary feed costs.”More information on responsible trace mineral supplementation is available here.