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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

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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