Cobalife™ VB12 | Vitamin B12 Injection | Sheep & Cattle | 500mL

What Farmco Recommends It For:

Farmco recommends Cobalife™ VB12 for treating and controlling vitamin B12 deficiency in sheep and cattle across all classes — from lambs at marking through to cows pre-calving. It’s the targeted choice when B12 deficiency is the primary concern and a straightforward, effective injectable supplement is what’s needed. If your animals are struggling with ill thrift, reduced growth, or poor production, Cobalife VB12 delivers reliable support when it counts.

Why It’s a Farmco Favourite:

Cobalife™ VB12 uses hydroxocobalamin — a longer-acting form of B12 that outperforms cyanocobalamin by sustaining circulating vitamin B12 levels for longer between doses. It’s a cost-effective, efficient way to address deficiency across your whole mob or herd in a single subcutaneous injection. Zero withholding periods for meat, milk, and export mean it fits seamlessly into any production system, any time of year.

Targeted B12 Support When Your Animals Need It Most

Vitamin B12 is a non-negotiable for livestock health. It underpins fat and carbohydrate metabolism, drives protein synthesis, and is essential for glucose production in ruminants — the very fuel that powers growth and lactation. When B12 levels fall short, the signs are hard to miss: reduced appetite, slow growth, ill thrift, infertility, and drops in both wool and milk production.

Why Hydroxocobalamin Sets It Apart

Cobalife™ VB12 delivers hydroxocobalamin — a superior form of B12 with stronger protein binding than cyanocobalamin. The result is sustained circulating B12 levels that keep your animals supported for longer between treatments, making each injection work harder for your operation.

When to Use Cobalife™ VB12

• Pre-lambing and pre-calving when energy demands peak
• At marking or weaning to give lambs the best start
• In cobalt-deficient regions where pasture B12 levels are consistently low
• Any time animals display ill thrift, poor appetite, or reduced production performance

Dosage at a Glance

Administer by subcutaneous injection only. Repeat every 2–3 months in severely deficient areas, or every 5–6 months where deficiency is mild. Always read and follow label directions.

• Lambs: 0.5mL at marking or weaning
• Sheep: 1–1.5mL pre-lambing
• Calves: 2–3mL from 2 months of age
• Cattle: 4–6mL pre-calving

Active Ingredient:
Hydroxocobalamin (Vitamin B12)

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