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Is there any evidence that glucose tolerance factor chromium could be beneficial to ruminants?

April 26, 2017Beneficial Chromium Factor Glucose ruminants tolerance

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Is there any evidence that glucose tolerance factor chromium could be beneficial to ruminants?

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A. Yes, researchers at the University of Guelph added glucose tolerance factor chromium to the diets of stressed feeder cattle. Cattle receiving 4 mg chromium per day gained faster and consumed more feed. The supplemental chromium caused decreased serum cortisol and improved immune status.