The calving process is a critical time for cows and their newborn calves. It is a stressful and demanding period that requires optimal care and attention. As a farmer, it is your responsibility to ensure that your in-calf cows and heifers are well-nourished and have adequate minerals, vitamins, and trace elements. One effective way to achieve this is by using trace element buckets, which are specially formulated to provide a complete nutritional boost for pregnant cows. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of using trace element buckets for in-calf cows and how they can help optimise the calving process.
Lifeline Pre-Calver is a unique mineral, vitamin, and trace element bucket that helps optimise the calving process and improve the immunity in newborn calves. This bucket is specially formulated to increase colostrum quality (lgG) by up to 9.5%. It contains high levels of magnesium, which helps to optimise the calving contraction strength and minimise potential calving problems. Additionally, it includes a blend of nutritional boosters such as lactose, mannan-oligosacharides, and beta-glucans that support the cow's immune function and colostrum quality. Lifeline Pre-Calver is fortified with minerals, vitamins, and trace elements, including good levels of selenium and vitamin E to help maintain cow health during the run-up to calving.
Downland Opti-Lix Pre-Calver is a low moisture, high-specification vitamin-mineral lick for cows during the dry period. It is designed to optimise dry cow management and nutrition, which is critical for obtaining maximum dry matter intake, increased reproductive efficiency, and optimum milk production in the following lactation. This bucket contains essential minerals and vitamins, including magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc, to support the cow's immune function and provide a nutritional boost.
Crystalyx Pre-Calver is an ideal bucket for feeding to dairy and beef cows during the dry period. It provides a low calcium/high magnesium diet that greatly reduces the risk of milk fever and slow calving. The increased levels of magnesium contained in Crystalyx Pre-Calver helps improve muscle tone and reduce the risk of slow calving syndrome, where calving can be difficult and prolonged. Additionally, Crystalyx Pre-Calver provides a nutritional boost, including a balance of essential minerals and vitamins, to support the cow's immune function.
Benefits of Using Trace Element Buckets for In-Calf Cows:
By using trace element buckets for in-calf cows, you can provide a complete nutritional boost that supports the cow's health and immunity during the dry period and helps optimise the calving process. These buckets contain essential minerals, vitamins, and trace elements that contribute to the cow's overall wellbeing and improve the quality of colostrum, which is critical for newborn calf immunity. Additionally, the high levels of magnesium in these buckets help to reduce the risk of slow calving syndrome and potential calving problems.
The calving process is a critical time for both cows and their calves, and as a farmer, it is your responsibility to ensure that your cows are well-nourished and have access to adequate minerals, vitamins, and trace elements. Using trace element buckets for in-calf cows is an effective way to provide a complete nutritional boost that supports the cow's health and immunity during the dry period and helps optimise the calving process. By choosing buckets like the ones we have available at Meirion Davies, you can rest assured that your cows are receiving the best possible nutrition and care. Don’t forget, we’re always on hand to offer you the advice and support you need, so give us a call or come in and see us at Meirion Davies.
