Dairy Cattle
Rearing calves to become surrogate heifers carries some risk as there is a lot that can go wrong along the way. Our focus is particularly on the young animals, as they are very vulnerable over a long period of time. At Phytaxis, we try to mitigate the risks involved in growing so that the desired results can be achieved.
DIGEXTRA BB is a new non-medicated feed supplement for new-born calves. Its plant-based ingredients - including versatile bio-active aromatic polyphenols - are obtained from a proprietary process.
DIGEXTRA BB is a preventive nutritional supplement supporting the calf’s development at its most vulnerable stages of life by improving its intestinal integrity and immunity. The resulting positive effects on the animal’s health and productivity help farms’ economic performance by enhancing calves’ growth, reducing the need for medical treatments, and saving farmers’ time.
DIGEXTRA BB increases growth and contributes to reducing the incidence of diseases and the need for antibiotic and other medical treatments.
Benefits
1. Better animal health management
DIGEXTRA BB’s favourable effect on the calf’s intestinal integrity and immune system increases its strength and growth. A healthy intestinal function is a necessary condition for an optimal nutrition conversion and an efficient immune system which in turn reduces the incidence of many common diseases.
2. Improved farm economics
DIGEXTRA BB increases growth and contributes to reducing the incidence of diseases and the need for antibiotic and other medical treatments. Increased productivity and reduced treatment costs are key factors for improved farm economics. Furthermore, thanks to firmer feces the workload for farmers and the bad smell in stables is reduced.
3. Compliance with public and regulatory requirements
With growing public and governmental pressure to limit the unnecessary use of antibiotics it is important for veterinarians and farmers alike to reduce the use of such treatments where they can be avoided in order to have them available where essentially needed. DIGEXTRA BB can significantly contribute to achieving this goal.
Recommendation for use
Digextra BB is used from first day (after first colostrum) until 5 days after weaning. Mix 0.2 g per 1 kg live weight. When mixed directly in milk replacer: 12–15 g per 1 kg of milk replacer until weaning. It is recommended to stir regularly to keep the milk solution in suspension. When facing challenges like feed transitions, transport, weather changes or sanitary problems, quantity can be doubled for 3 to 4 days. Product is of natural origin and can vary in appearance and density.
| Packaging: | Digextra BB is available in 4 kg buckets and 20 kg bags |
| Shelf life: | 3 years from date of manufacture |
| Storage: | to be stored at temperatures below 60˚C |