Probiotic

BIO-START PLUS

Bio-Start Plus is a 3 in one supplement for calves in the first 14 days of life.

When to use: –

  • When having problems with nutritional type scour in the first few days of life.
  • Bio-Start plus is also ideal for feeding after antibiotic use to re-establish good gut flora.

 

Bio-Start Plus Contains;

  • A massive level of probiotic (billions) of good bacteria to completely dominate the gut flora and maintain a healthy balance of good bacteria over bad.
  • A prebiotic (MOS – mannan oligosaccharides) which are specific sugar molecules which attach to bad bacteria and take them out of the gut and again encouraging a better balance between good beneficial bacteria and bad ones.
  • Beta-Glucans to improve the immune response when challenged with disease.

Feeding Instructions

  • 1) Days 1 to 14 – 3gms (1 scoop) twice a day (am/pm) in cows colostrum/milk and milk replacer so each calf receives a total of 6gms per day.
  • 2) After Antibiotic use feed for 5-7 days with each calf receiving 6gms per day.

Each 1.2kg bucket will feed 14 calves for 14 days

* If you suspect Viral/Crypto type scours then change to Calf Defender for the first 7 days and continue with Bio-Start Plus for the following 7 days.

Calf Defender

The most difficult stage in rearing calves is in the first week to ten days in this period many scour related problems can blight a calves chances of survival CALF DEFENDER aims to support and protect calves duing this period.

Calf Defender is a 5 in 1 supplement for calves in the first few days of life.

  • Calf Defender contains functional proteins which line the gut of the calf and help prevent bad organisms (including viruses) from attaching to the gut lining and causing damage.Problems of scour which occur in the first few days of life (birth to 10 days) are generally related to Cryptosporidium, Rota-virus, Corona virus, E coli, and other gram negative bacteria.
  • Calf Defender contains a massive level of probiotic (billions) of good bacteria to completely dominate the gut flora and maintain a health balance of good bacteria over bad. 
  • It also contains a prebiotic (MOS manna oligosaccharides) which are specific sugar molecules which attach to bad bacteria and take them out of the gut encouraging a better balance between good beneficial bacteria and bad ones.
  • Calf Defender also contains  beta-Glucans to improve the innune response when challenged with disease. 
  • Bio-Cox which is a blend of natural plant extracts and essential oils to help restrict the multiplication of the cryptosporidium oocytes responsible for causing Cryptosporidium 

Calf Gain Milk Supplement

Calf Gain is a unique six in one supplement for adding to cows milk. Cows milk is often deficient in a number of important nutrients which can result in poorer growth and nutritional problems. Calf Gain’s combination of essential nutrients will help bridge the weak links associated with whole milk feeding.

Rich specific proteins help the calf’s own immune system against undesirable organisms that could affect its health and performance. Where specific problems have been identified then the use of Bio-Start Bolus is recommended immediately after birth and for the first 3 days.

The unique combination of beneficial bacteria will help maintain a healthy balance of beneficial bacteria in the gut, which are esential, It also contains a unique blend of natural acids and preservatives which ensures faster clotting of the whole milk essential for health and vitality.

Extra essential vitamins (in particular Vitamin E) and essential trace elements often lacking in cows milk are added which are vital if the calf is to develop its own natural immune system against disease.

The glucose base provides additional energy plus flavour and sweetener for improved palatability.

Britmilk covers the whole of England, Scotland, Wales, Northern and Southern Ireland. Working closely with merchants and agents we are able to combine the supply of high quality products with technical backup and unbiased advice.

Our products are available from our merchants or direct from our Network of Depots using our rapid reliable palletised service.

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