The value of high quality energy drinks for cows post-calving

A cow’s metabolism needs particular support post-calving to help it maintain essential bodily functions and for it to remain healthy - a few days prior to calving changes occur in the cow’s metabolism as hormonal processes prepare the animal for the birth of the calf and the start of colostrum and milk production.

During calving cows lose fluids and electrolytes which can lead to dehydration. The combination of dehydration and low food intake can cause weakness and listlessness after calving, which in turn can mean the cow eats even less.

This has consequences for milk production and the longerterm health of the cow.

Cows need to recover quickly after calving and it is important that they start to eat again, fast. To do this, they need a readily available source of energy, calcium and other minerals, electrolytes, and vitamins.

Farm-O-San Reviva is a highly palatable energy drink that offers vital supplementation to newly calved cows. By giving cows Farm-O-San Reviva just once, directly after calving, the animals recover sooner, are more active, and show improved forage intake.

Trials conducted by Trouw Nutrition with Farm-O-San Reviva have demonstrated that cows treated with this supplement have a higher dry matter intake post-partum. Studies show that a quick return to normal DMI is important in terms of helping negative energy balance post-calving which in turn helps the cow’s metabolism return to normal.

For the best results use FarmO-San Reviva as the first drink within an hour. The recovery process of the cow is noticeably quicker.

For more details call in store to Kelliher’s Feed & Agri, Ballymullen or call John Lynch 086 8136865.

Cows need to recover quickly after calving.