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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've been using X-Zelit for the past 18 months and we'll keep feeding it to our dry cows. It just works. Our Jersey heifers have started off producing 26 - 28 litres per day, the calves are also much fitter and growth rates have been great. Once you start feeding it, it’s an area you just don’t have to worry about - giving you the time to solve other problems on the farm!