During the first hours of life, a calf should receive mother's colostrum containing immunoglobulins that form passive immunity of the animal.
During the preweaning period, milk is the main food for the calves. It contains highly digestible protein and fat, which is largely associated with the intensive growth of young animals.
During this period, a calf develops forestomachs and the enzymatic system of the gastrointestinal tract. The main task of the livestock breeder during this period is to obtain an animal with a high live weight and to develop its forestomachs properly. The development of calves' forestomachs contributes to the consumption of highly voluminous feed rich in fiber.
Possible issues
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Gastrointestinal disorders.
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Low consumption of concentrated feed.
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High morbidity in animals.
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High unproductive death of calves.
Solution in feeding optimisation
It is recommend to use with milk, water or finished milk replacer:
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FEKORD-2004 (liquid) is an optimally balanced complex of enzymes specially designed for use in feed diets of calves during the preweaning period in order to increase the degree of digestibility of carbohydrates and proteins. To be applied with milk or milk replacer at a dose of 1 liter per ton.
- GUMINOBIOTIC is a powerful immunomodulator agent based on humin acids. It contributes to the decrease in the number of diseases and promotes resistance of the body through increased production of endogenous interferon. To be applied with milk or milk replacer at a dose of 2 to 6 liters per ton.
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FEKORD-2004-S is an enzyme complex. It is used to activate ruminal digestion, increase energy nutrition and better feed digestion. Contributes to fiber digestibility. To be applied with complete food in the amount of 1 kg per ton.
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FITAZIM-S is a thermally stable phytase for increasing the use of phosphorus, calcium and other feed nutrients. To be applied with complete food in the amount of 1 kg per ton.
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DIATOKS-ULTRA is a mycotoxins sorbent (yeast cell walls, tripoli, activated sapropel) providing a high level of protection against mycotoxins and causal agents. To be used with complete food at a dose of 1 to 2 kg per ton.
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TETRABIOTIC-SPK is a probiotic (Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus licheniformis и Enterococcus faecallis). It is used for ruminal digestion optimisation, prophylaxis of gastrointestinal diseases, replaces antibiotics. To be applied with complete food at a dose of 0,5 kg per ton.
Results of feeding programme application:
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Decrease in calves morbidity by 62.7%
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Increase in calves survivability by 34.6%
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Increased average daily gain in weight by 22.4%
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Reduction of feed costs by 14.5%
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Reduction of veterinary costs by 31%.
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