Lesaffre introduces its Program Neonates at EuroTier

Lesaffre Feed Additives (LFA), widely recognized as a leading player in the animal feed market, introduced the Program Neonate at EuroTier, which was held in Hannover, Germany from 11-14 November, 2014. 

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This flexible program for dairy calf management, which was launched worldwide but mainly in Europe, consists of supplying certain feed ingredients during three different stages of the calves life. It already starts in the womb. Pregnant cows receive certain yeast based additives to stimulate immune transfer to the calves and to improve colostrum quality. Trials showed that the IgG was increased in the colostrum after cows received these feed ingredients.

After birth, the neonate calves then receive a specific dietary formula to reduce the risk of neonatal diarrhoea (Optisaf First). The calves receive a single daily dose for seven days. By doing this, the local immune response in the GIT is modulated, hence preventing pathogens from attaching to the epithelial surface of the intestines. The main active ingredients in Optisaf First are yeast parietal fractions, glucosamine and probiotics. In the third phase (up to weaning), the calves receive a yeast based product to boost growth. This helps in achieving that the animals have their first calving at 24 months of age.

Technical and Economical management of the dairy calf from birth to calving  James Husband

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The cutting edge science behind Program Neonate Valentin Nenov

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