Metabolic disease incidences for the average UK herd are:
- 7% for milk fever costing an average of £220 per cow to treat.
- 10% for clinical ketosis (35% subclinical) costing £100 per cow to treat.
- 3% displaced abomasum costing £208 per cow to treat.
These costs erode farm profitability.
PRIORITISE QUICK COW RECOVERY POST CALVING
A significant amount of fluid and electrolytes are lost during the calving process with transition and adjustment to a new diet and environment adding to the stressors around this period.
Correct rehydration post-calving is crucial to support quick cow recovery. Water is essential for the post-calved cow to produce 10 – 15 litres of colostrum in the first few days – critical to calf health and vigour.
Post Calver is a palatable supplement formulated to be fed to cows immediately post calving as a warm drink. It supplies:
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Energy in the form of glucose and precursors;
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Calcium to help support calcium metabolism;
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Electrolytes to rehydrate and regulate body fluid content;
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Vitamin E and Selenium to support the cows ability to cleanse;
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Niacin and choline to help support liver function.
6th March 2018