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Calcium binder trials show cow benefits

This article was first published in the March edition of British Dairying. Latest trial data from the USA is proving calcium binder X-Zelit to be more effective.

Improving general cow health to positively impact fertility

Dry cow management – improving general cow health to positively impact fertility

X-Zelit shifting the focus from DCAB to Easy Dry Cow Management

The USA and Canada, are well known for following the DCAB approach to dry cow management, however, a new focus is getting their attention and is proving a lot easier to manage with more secure control.

X-Zelit is more effective than Low CAB

Looking solely at product costs, using X-Zelit is more expensive than Low CAB. But a closer look at the bottom line reveals that the financial effects vary, particularly if 1 or 2 calcium boluses are given as part of Low CAB feeding.

Dry-cow feeding that yields the best bottom line

At the moment, CAB feeding and the acidification of dry cows is frequently mentioned as a low-cost way to avoid milk fever.

We had problems with milk fever before using DC X-Zel. Since using it, this has greatly reduced. The cows clean up really well post calving to the point we have reduced post calving checks, all we do is routines and Pd’s. We have found the cows calve down well and don’t lose as much condition, they appear healthier and colostrum quality is also improved.