TRANSLAC nutrition programme ForFarmers TRANSLAC nutrition program gives cows a better start Following the ForFarmers TRANSLAC nutrition program will help you to improve transition cow management. TRANSLAC products are formulated to maximise production and boost health across all dairy systems. 1 Far-off dry period
Stage
2 Close-up dry period TRANSLAC Extra TRANSLAC Advance TRANSLAC DCAB
Full TMR systems
TRANSLAC HydroBoost
TRANSLAC Zero DCAB
Minerals
TRANSLAC
3 Fresh Cow
TRANSLAC
Forage & concentrate systems (inc. TMR)
Product
Calving
TRANSLAC Fresh Cow
Minline TRANSLAC Elite Feeding stage
1
2
Form
Protein (%)
Milk fever prevention
Feed Rate (kg/day)
Roll
24
Low calcium
Up to 3
Feature
TRANSLAC Extra
2
Nut
26
Low calcium
Up to 3
TRANSLAC Advance
2
Nut
26
Calcium capture
Up to 3
TRANSLAC DCAB*
2
Meal
34
Full DCAB
1
TRANSLAC Zero DCAB*
2
Meal
26
Partial DCAB
0.5
Mineral
-
Vitamins, minerals and trace elements
Low calcium
0.15
Glucogenic energy Glucogenic energy
Minline TRANSLAC
1
TRANSLAC HydroBoost
Calving
Meal
-
Calcium, vitamins, trace elements, energy
-
TRANSLAC Fresh Cow*
3
Meal
-
B Vitamins, glucogenic energy
-
2
* - Micro Balance range products
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Transition Cow Nutrition TRANSLAC Nutrition Programme
Why focus on transition cows
How to improve performance Key stages and requirements for transition cows
The transition phase for dairy cows consists of the dry period (far-off and close-up), calving and the start of the next lactation. It is the most important period in the production cycle of the cow. Research shows that over 80% of health and performance problems occur due to poor management and nutrition during this period. Better transition cow nutrition can result in:
Correct nutritional management of the transition cow is critical for improving milk production in the following lactation, minimising the risk of metabolic problems and maximising calf health. The transition period can be broken down into key stages, each stage has its own specific nutrient requirements which help to improve health and performance. ForFarmers TRANSLAC nutrition programme and products are designed to provide key nutrients for each stage.
• Easier calving • Improved calf performance • Better cow health • Improved cow performance
Key focus areas for transition cow nutrition: Condition score - reduce calving difficulties Liver function - improve energy balance Rumen development - improve DMI and energy balance Calcium balance - minimise the risk of milk fever
Protein supply - repair tissue and boost colostrum quality Vitamins & trace elements - improve immunity and colostrum quality Forage - improve rumen health and development Cow health - minimise the of risk DA’s, Metritis and RFM’s
Financial implications of improving transition cow management: By focusing on key areas of transition cow nutrition significant performance improvements and cost savings can be made. This could realise over £11,000 or 1.5 ppl per 100 cows. ForFarmers TRANSLAC nutrition programme is designed to improve performance and profitability by giving the cow and calf the best possible start.
Cases/100 cows
Average
Top 25%
Cost/case (£)
Difference (£)
Mastitis
50
21
248
7,192
Milk Fever
6
2
214
837
DA’s
2
1
255
255
Difficult calvings
5
2
381
1143
RFM’s
7
4
378
1134
Metritis
9
4
197
985
Total
11,516 Source: Kingshay
Stage
1
Stage
2
Focus Areas
Manage BCS Maintain good health
Calcium management Rumen development Liver function Colostrum quality
Energy (MJ/day)
Up to 100
Protein (%DM)
Stage
3
Stage
4
Energy supply Dry Matter Intake
Energy supply Milk production Fertility
Up to 120
to yield
to yield
11-12
13-14
Up to 15
Up to 17
Starch (%DM)
<10
Up to 15
Min 15
Up to 20
Fibre
~ 4-5kgs straw
~ 3-4kgs straw
-
-
Minerals
Low calcium, high magnesium
Low calcium*, high magnesium
Balanced supply
Balanced supply
Vitamins
Balanced supply
High Vitamin E (antioxidants)
High Vitamin E (antioxidants)
Balanced supply
Trace elements
Balanced supply
High Selenium
High Selenium
Balanced supply
* - high levels of calcium required if a complete DCAB system is being used Stage 3 may not be suitable for all herds due to housing and feeding system Figures above are for Holstein dairy cows ~ 650kg.
Why focus on transition cows
How to improve performance Key stages and requirements for transition cows
The transition phase for dairy cows consists of the dry period (far-off and close-up), calving and the start of the next lactation. It is the most important period in the production cycle of the cow. Research shows that over 80% of health and performance problems occur due to poor management and nutrition during this period. Better transition cow nutrition can result in:
Correct nutritional management of the transition cow is critical for improving milk production in the following lactation, minimising the risk of metabolic problems and maximising calf health. The transition period can be broken down into key stages, each stage has its own specific nutrient requirements which help to improve health and performance. ForFarmers TRANSLAC nutrition programme and products are designed to provide key nutrients for each stage.
• Easier calving • Improved calf performance • Better cow health • Improved cow performance
Key focus areas for transition cow nutrition: Condition score - reduce calving difficulties Liver function - improve energy balance Rumen development - improve DMI and energy balance Calcium balance - minimise the risk of milk fever
Protein supply - repair tissue and boost colostrum quality Vitamins & trace elements - improve immunity and colostrum quality Forage - improve rumen health and development Cow health - minimise the of risk DA’s, Metritis and RFM’s
Financial implications of improving transition cow management: By focusing on key areas of transition cow nutrition significant performance improvements and cost savings can be made. This could realise over £11,000 or 1.5 ppl per 100 cows. ForFarmers TRANSLAC nutrition programme is designed to improve performance and profitability by giving the cow and calf the best possible start.
Cases/100 cows
Average
Top 25%
Cost/case (£)
Difference (£)
Mastitis
50
21
248
7,192
Milk Fever
6
2
214
837
DA’s
2
1
255
255
Difficult calvings
5
2
381
1143
RFM’s
7
4
378
1134
Metritis
9
4
197
985
Total
11,516 Source: Kingshay
Stage
1
Stage
2
Focus Areas
Manage BCS Maintain good health
Calcium management Rumen development Liver function Colostrum quality
Energy (MJ/day)
Up to 100
Protein (%DM)
Stage
3
Stage
4
Energy supply Dry Matter Intake
Energy supply Milk production Fertility
Up to 120
to yield
to yield
11-12
13-14
Up to 15
Up to 17
Starch (%DM)
<10
Up to 15
Min 15
Up to 20
Fibre
~ 4-5kgs straw
~ 3-4kgs straw
-
-
Minerals
Low calcium, high magnesium
Low calcium*, high magnesium
Balanced supply
Balanced supply
Vitamins
Balanced supply
High Vitamin E (antioxidants)
High Vitamin E (antioxidants)
Balanced supply
Trace elements
Balanced supply
High Selenium
High Selenium
Balanced supply
* - high levels of calcium required if a complete DCAB system is being used Stage 3 may not be suitable for all herds due to housing and feeding system Figures above are for Holstein dairy cows ~ 650kg.
TRANSLAC nutrition programme ForFarmers TRANSLAC nutrition program gives cows a better start Following the ForFarmers TRANSLAC nutrition program will help you to improve transition cow management. TRANSLAC products are formulated to maximise production and boost health across all dairy systems. 1 Far-off dry period
Stage
2 Close-up dry period TRANSLAC Extra TRANSLAC Advance TRANSLAC DCAB
Full TMR systems
TRANSLAC HydroBoost
TRANSLAC Zero DCAB
Minerals
TRANSLAC
3 Fresh Cow
TRANSLAC
Forage & concentrate systems (inc. TMR)
Product
Calving
TRANSLAC Fresh Cow
Minline TRANSLAC Elite Feeding stage
1
2
Form
Protein (%)
Milk fever prevention
Feed Rate (kg/day)
Roll
24
Low calcium
Up to 3
Feature
TRANSLAC Extra
2
Nut
26
Low calcium
Up to 3
TRANSLAC Advance
2
Nut
26
Calcium capture
Up to 3
TRANSLAC DCAB*
2
Meal
34
Full DCAB
1
TRANSLAC Zero DCAB*
2
Meal
26
Partial DCAB
0.5
Mineral
-
Vitamins, minerals and trace elements
Low calcium
0.15
Glucogenic energy Glucogenic energy
Minline TRANSLAC
1
TRANSLAC HydroBoost
Calving
Meal
-
Calcium, vitamins, trace elements, energy
-
TRANSLAC Fresh Cow*
3
Meal
-
B Vitamins, glucogenic energy
-
2
* - Micro Balance range products
More Information 08457 22 88 53 info.uk@forfarmers.eu www.forfarmers.co.uk
1
(in 20 litres water)
0.25
Transition Cow Nutrition TRANSLAC Nutrition Programme