Manage calcium shortages with AHV Milk Start Tablet and Paste

The world shortage of injectable calcium products is no doubt of concern to many farmers who are calving this autumn. There are options available to help manage mineral deficiencies, such as the AHV (Animal Health Vision) Milk Start range which includes a tablet and paste and is exclusive to Mole Valley Farmers in England and Wales.

The transition period – the three weeks before and after calving - is an important time for dairy cows. As their metabolic needs surge, they are at their most vulnerable. Their bodies must find vast quantities of calcium from a standing start, their blood calcium level falls as they are unable to mobilise enough calcium to meet increased demand for milk production and that can result in metabolic challenges.

Doug Carmichael, Country Manager for England and Wales at AHV, says “It is crucial that during this phase the cow gets important nutrients and minerals such as calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, as well as energy.”

The AHV Transition Programme focuses on the period before and after calving to ensure a sufficient supply of energy and minerals and to stimulate dry matter intake.

“It’s very much a case of supporting her immune system so that challenges ssociated with the transition period can be avoided’’ says Mr Carmichael. “Despite the current worldwide challenges with the supply of calcium products, AHV has ample stock to meet the needs of its customers.”

Those products include the AHV Cow Milk Start, a complementary feed for dairy cows which ensures sufficient intake of magnesium, calcium and phosphorus. Milk Start is available in a range of application choices & sizes, both tablet and paste, thus allowing for preferential or situational product use.

“The product has a beneficial effect on health, gives an energy boost and promotes the metabolism. One of the key benefits of our Milk Start Paste is energy, alongside calcium, phosphate and active vitamin D3’’ Mr Carmichael adds.

AHV Booster Products promote the animal’s metabolism in the liver and rumen and provide sustained or fast additional energy.

AHV’s Transition Programme connects well with the AHV Uterine Health Programme to give full support to the recently calved cow to allow her to restart her reproductive cycle in the best way possible.

For more information phone the AHV team on 01769 772070 or email [email protected]