Ovi Aplomb
Hoof health support and reduced lameness risk.
Format: 25 kg bag
Mineral and vitamin supplement for high-risk lameness periods (turnout, early lactation, wet ground) and support for lame ewes.
Quick summary
- Targeted hoof-health product: prevention in risk periods and support for lame ewes.
- Standard prevention plan: 15 g/ewe/day for 4 weeks, starting 15 days before risk periods.
- When lameness is present: 20 g/ewe/day for up to 4 to 6 weeks.
- Key nutrients: zinc, biotin, methionine, selenium, vitamin E, magnesium, calcium.
Frequently asked questions
When should Ovi Aplomb be started for prevention?
Start at least 15 days before risk periods (turnout, return to housing, early lactation, wet ground), then continue for 4 weeks at 15 g per ewe per day.
What should be done when lameness is already present?
Use 20 g per ewe per day for up to 4 to 6 weeks, alongside veterinary management.
Which nutrients directly support hoof quality?
Zinc, biotin, and methionine are the nutrients most directly involved in keratinization and hoof horn strength.
Does Ovi Aplomb replace veterinary treatment?
No. Ovi Aplomb is nutritional support and does not replace prescribed veterinary treatment.
Main objectives
- Reduce lameness incidence.
- Improve hoof quality.
- Support recovery of lame ewes.
Key components
- Zinc (chelate + oxide): supports keratinization and hoof horn strength.
- Biotin (vitamin H): helps build stronger horn.
- Methionine: provides organic sulfur required for keratin synthesis.
- Selenium + vitamin E: antioxidant and immune support.
- Calcium and magnesium: overall mineral and locomotion support.
Usage periods
- High-risk lameness periods: turnout, return to housing, early lactation, wet ground.
- Flocks regularly affected by lameness.
- When lame ewes are present.
Usage conditions
- Prevention: 15 g per ewe for 4 weeks, starting at least 15 days before risk periods.
- Lameness: 20 g per ewe for up to 4 to 6 weeks.
Precautions for use
- Do not exceed the recommended duration.
- Provide fresh water at all times.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
- Does not replace prescribed veterinary treatment.
Editorial notes
- Editorial update: April 2026.
- Summary based on the Ovi Aplomb technical sheet and its scientific bibliography.
Scientific references
- National Research Council. (2007). Nutrient Requirements of Small Ruminants. National Academies Press.
- Hall, J. A., Vorachek, W. R., Stewart, W. C., Gorman, M. E., Mosher, W., & Pirelli, G. (2013). Selenium supplementation restores innate and humoral immune responses in footrot-affected sheep.
- Animal Production Science Review Group. (2020). Minerals and hoof health in dairy cattle. PMC Publishing.
- Smith, K. L., Hogan, J. S., Weiss, W. P., & Schoenberger, P. S. (1995). Effects of vitamin E supplementation on immune function of dairy cows around parturition. Journal of Dairy Science.
- Peterson, H. G., & Hulten, F. (2007). Impacts of supplemental dietary biotin on lameness in sheep. Animal Feed Science and Technology, 134(1-2), 162-169.
- Clegg, R. (2020). Impact of nutrients on hoof health in cattle. Animals, 10(10), Article 1766.
- McDowell, L. R. (2003). Minerals in Animal and Human Nutrition (2nd ed.). Elsevier Science.