Recovery drink for freshly calved cows.
FirstDrink is a water soluble powder that has been formulated specifically to address the nutritional needs of the transition cow, for supporting early recovery from calving.
Benefits:
- Supports metabolism
- Supports rehydration
- Supports rumen optimisation
Composition:
Calcium which is readily absorbable helps in prevention of subclinical hypocalcaemia and addresses the increased demands of the cow post calving.
Yeast extract supports the stimulation of the intestinal function and the growth of rumen microflora as well as supporting the stabilisation of the rumen environment.
Vitamin E is an important anti-oxidant for a cows metabolism.
Antioxidants play an important role in times of stress such as at calving and assist in repair of tissue and healing thereby reducing susceptibility of infection.
Often Niacin production does not meet the dairy requirements at calving. As a result of this the effect of reduced feed intake on rumen function is in increased demand.
B Vitamins -Vitamin B1 | Vitamin B6 | Vitamin B6 | Vitamin B12
The water soluble B Vitamins perform key roles in the body as enzyme cofactors and/or metabolic agents.
In metabolically comprised cows, especially those with supressed appetites, rumen synthesis of B Vitamins may be insufficient to meet requirements.
Research would indicate that Nicotinid Acid plays an important role in dairy cow metabolism:
- Supporting fat metabolism in early lactation
- Increasing the rate of metabolism of ketones - ketones are important as they reduce feed intake
Ordering code: LVS07554 (700 g sachet)
Reg. no. V32998 (36/1947)
Reg. holder: ChemFit (Pty) Ltd (Reg. no. 1988/001467/07), 200 Bergrivier Drive, Chloorkop Ext. 4, Kempton Park, 1619, Tel. 011 922 1633
FirstDrink
First Drink is a water soluble powder. Add one sachet to 15 to 20 L of warm water and mix in a bucket, offer to the cow immediately after calving.