Supplements

It is well proven that incorporating live yeast cultures in dairy diets can help increase intakes and promote milk yields. However, the strain and concentration of the yeast culture are key to the success of the yeast in achieving improved rumen function and animal performance.

F1 Yeast is a convenient farm pack that has been formulated with a high concentration of live yeast culture. In order to ensure good product dispersion within a dairy diet yeast must be incorporated into the ration via a ‘carrier’ so that every kilo of diet contains a balanced level of yeast. However, in order to ensure that F1 Yeast remains a highly cost effective way of feeding yeast within the diet the product has been formulated with a higher than normal concentration of yeast, allowing lower inclusion levels within the diet and less ‘carrier’.

Features of F1 Yeast

• A highly concentrated formulation of EU registered live yeast culture.
• Balanced level of carrier to ensure good distribution within diet, without excessive levels of carrier material.
• Wheat flour base suitable for both lactating cows and dry cows.
• A unique intake-related recommended feeding rate for precision feeding and optimum performance results

Benefits of F1 Yeast

• Helps stabilise rumen pH
• Promotes increased dry matter intakes
• Optimises dietary fibre digestion
• Promotes improved milk yield
• Promotes milk quality

The liver is a fantastic organ, It has a fundamental role in processing the following nutrients:

• Fats,
• Sugars,
• Starches,
• Fibres
• Proteins.

So it’s pretty vital then! The livers main role is transforming energy from these nutrients into a form where it can be moved around the body to all the sites where it is needed.

It is also responsible for the synthesis of non essential amino acids, and getting rid of excess ammonia by detoxifying into urea.

F 1 De-Tox contains a full dose of rumen protected choline.
Choline is part of the B vitamin complex and is considered as essential for three main reasons.

1. Its role in reducing the fat content of the liver, resulting in more efficient use of dietary energy
2. Its function in assisting the reduction of blood cholesterol
3. Its apparent use in improving brain activity.

Poor liver function can be partially responsible for Milk Fever.
The symptoms include Metritis (whites), retained placentas, displaced abomasums, and slow lactation uplift.
The main cause of these symptoms is well known as a result of not being able to mobilise calcium.
This is regulated by the DCAD mechanism.

However the liver's role in processing selenium and iodine has a direct effect on prevention. In other words If the animals liver is clogged up with fat, there is a higher risk of these related conditions occurring
This is why F 1 De-Tox is better described as a “missing link” in the health needs around calving.
Most Farmers try and feed a good dry cow mineral and a low calcium diet to their dry cows. Unfortunately this alone is not enough health insurance for high producing, modern dairy cows.
F 1 De-Tox will complete the feed management equation and help the cow into a more productive lactation.

F 1 De-Tox Features

• A specialised liver conditioning formula
• A beneficial supply of essential B vitamins
• Supplies a full measure of protected choline
• Also contains Vitamins B1 and B12
• Based on a Lactose carrier
• Based on updated recommended intakes in USA

Product Benefits

• Promotes improved liver function
• Increased immune response
• Raised yields of milk
• Improved post calving fertility
• Aids post calving disease prevention and recovery

Feeding Rates

Close Up Dry cows and Freshers.

21 days before and 21 days after calving 100 grams per day.
Jersey cows will only need 75 grams per day.

F1 OmegaPro X is a high energy protein supplement. Most other commercially available supplements based on soya and rape will provide around 13.3MJ per Kg DM.

F1 OmegaPro X provides 15.75 MJ per Kg DM. This means that when added to the TMR F1 OmegaPro X will enhance the energy density of the ration as well as the Bypass protein levels.

F1 OmegaPro X is a supplement with three clear properties.

• The main function is to supply enough bypass protein to increase yields .
• The second key function is the effect on fertility. The effect that the Omega 3 complex has on the cardiovascular system is well known. By improving the flow of blood to the reproductive system, the supply of nutrients to the foetus becomes more efficient. This means that eggs are healthier at the start and are less likely to be reabsorbed after conception.
• The third function is the excellent palatability of the product. By bonding the bypass protein to glucose it becomes sweeter and more attractive to the cow.

F1 OmegaPro X will increase milk yield and maintain a higher, flatter lactation curve when fed in a TMR. It will also stimulate fertility by directly improving the size and health of the eggs of bulling cows, and directly increase the conception rate by aiding implantation of the egg on the uterine wall.

F1 OmegaPro X is a recommended feedstuff for the F1 Dairy Blueprint.
For your copy please call TBA or Lakeland-Scottish using one of the numbers on the reverse of this leaflet.

Product Features

• Very rich source of DUP
• Supplies a full measure of Omega 3 oils
• Includes extra protection from Vitamin E
• Contains bonded Glucose

Product Benefits

• Increased yields of milk & milk protein
• Improved egg health
• Increased implantation of healthy embryos
• Improved Cardio-Vascular function

Feeding rates for F1 OmegaPro X should be from 0.5 to 0.75 Kg per cow per day.

F1 Pallafat Elite will increase the overall appetite of a cow, (see graph) which will increase intakes and in turn increase milk yields.

Studies have shown that in just ten days milk yields can rise by up to 2 litres per day! It also has been shown to increase yields of butterfat and protein, even in high-yielding animals.

Product Features

• Based on refined Palm fat rich in C18.
• Contains a significant content of C16 Glucose syrup.
• Doesn’t overload the rumen.
• Contains a blend of Aniseed-Fenugreek spice to stimulate intakes.

Product Benefits

• Increases appetite and milk yields.
• Cost effective production response.
• Maintains cow condition.
• Improves bulling response.
• High energy will balance poorer forages.
• Maintains milk quality and improves health.

F1 Pallafat Elite will help to maintain cow condition, and in turn the longevity of animals. Less culling, and less fertility, udder and foot problems.

It has also been shown that F1 Pallafat Elite can increase fertility response.

Cows that have been fed F1 Pallafat Elite have exhibited stronger bulling, and higher conception rates to the first service. This can increase the efficiency of a herd, as cows will be served earlier, and less semen straws have to be used.

Another effect of F1 Pallafat Elite is that it can lead to easier calving when fed in the transition period.

• F1 Pallafat Elite is not a calcium soap so there is less risk of milk fever.
• Less assistance is required at calving.
• Cows recover quickly after calving.
• Cows appetite will recover quicker after calving.
• Calves get up and suckle quicker.

F1 Pallafat Elite can be top dressed or mixed in to a TMR.

We recommend that you target F1 Pallafat Elite between 0.35 and 0.5Kg per cow per day.

F1 Pallafat Elite gives the full palatability response at 2% of Dry matter intake. So Targeting at 0.4 Kg will give the desired effect. At this level F1 Pallafat Elite will supply enough energy for more than 2 litres of milk.

"A complete and comprehensive supplement for the close up cow."

Suggested Feeding Program For Transition Cows

The close up period is critical in determining the success of both calving itself and the coming lactation. The main priority of nutrition is to avoid the symptoms of both clinical and subclinical milk fever.

The key tasks are as follows:

• Maintain a physically large rumen by feeding a palatable ration featuring 2 to 4Kg of straw .
• Keep a stable microbe population, feeding some of the post–calving TMR is a good idea (typically 10 to 12Kg).
• Where the forage (silage / grass) is high in potassium you will need to restrict the amount fed to 3 or 4 kilograms of dry matter per cow per day (around 10 to 12Kg fresh weight). Remove the production mineral and limestone and add 50 to 100g magnesium chloride.
• Feeding yeast helps with microbe population efficiency and transition from the dry cow diet to the production diet.

As calving approaches intake levels drop to around 1% of body weight, just at a time when the cows requirements for energy are at the peak for the foetus and the act of calving itself.

Milk Fever

Milk Fever or Hypocalcaemia is a condition caused by low blood calcium at calving. The symptoms are well known, but techniques of prevention vary considerably.

The key management issue is not to feed calcium to transition cows.

F1 TransOmega features a full dose of a transition cow mineral supplement. This has been designed to minimise the risk of milk fever.

Sub-clinical milk fever can show up as metritis, retained placentas, displaced abomasums, and slow lactation uplift. Subtle symptoms include, sunken eyes, reduced feed intakes, dropping yields and cold ears (housed animals)

F1 TransOmega will ensure that cows are offered maximum protection against metabolic problems at calving. Will reduce retained cleansing and metritis.

The improved liver function will assist in increasing the availability of dietary energy and the reduction in weight loss by fresh calved cows. This, along with the benefits of continued feeding of F1 OmegaPro X will significantly improve fertility response

This proven supplement is recommended as a vital part of the dry cow package. The F1 Dairy Blueprint recommends that you seek full dietary advice before using this product. F1 TransOmega helps the cow to start her lactation trouble free and will assist in a rapid recovery after calving. F1 TransOmega includes valuable energy precursors in order to fuel the liver and encourage production of body and milk protein as well as milk production

Product Features

• A comprehensive dry cow supplement.
• Based on high D.U.P. prarie meal.
• Supplies a full measure of omega 3 oils.
• Includes extra protection from vitamin E.
• Contains glucose and propylene glycol.
• Supplies a full dose of high quality dry cow mineral.
• Contains a full dose of protected choline.

Product Benefits

• Reduced clinical & sub clinical milk fever
• Increased immune response
• Improved post calving fertility
• Improved liver function

Feeding rates for F1 TransOmega should be 0.75Kg per head per day for heifers and 1Kg per head per day for cows.

F1 TransOmega only needs to be fed to transition cows between 21 days and calving.

Satisfying the nutritional requirements of the high producing dairy cow can be a major challenge, particularly around calving.

Immediately prior to calving and throughout the first few weeks of lactation, dry matter intakes often decrease. As a result feed intake in early lactation is typically insufficient to match the increasing energy demands, and the high producing dairy cow comes in to negative energy balance. In an attempt to correct this unbalance the cow starts to mobilise body fat reserves, turning them into glucose via the liver. This can result in fatty liver syndrome and ketosis. Furthermore, negative energy balance is the primary cause of declining fertility and reproductive performance in the UK dairy herd.

Feeding F1 Elevator immediately pre-calving and for up to 28 days post-calving can help eliminate problems such as fatty liver and ketosis associated with negative energy balance.

F1 Elevator contains:

• A blend of glucose precursors (glycerine and monopropylene glycol)
• These can quickly be converted by the animal to glucose, helping to meet the increased demand for energy at calving and in early lactation.
• A unique blend of flavours.
• Therefore unlike glycerine and monopropylene alone, F1 Elevator is extremely palatable helping to maintain dry matter intakes at this crucial time.

Benefits of feeding F1 Elevator

• Contains glucose precursors
• Helps prevent negative energy balance
• Reduces risk of fatty liver and ketosis
• Improves fertility responses in early lactation
• Palatable – helping maintain dry matter intakes

Feeding rates:
Close up dry cows: 300 ml /cow per day
Post calving (up to 28 days): 250 ml /cow per day

Product Features

• A highly palatable rumen-filling drink
• Very high energy whey base
• Contains calcium propionate
• A boosting dose of protected choline
• Soluble calcium, phosphorous & a vitamin complex
• Contains a large dose of F1 Yeast
• Available in 15 Kg buckets

Product Benefits

• Active rumen expansion
  
• Energizing formula aiding rapid recovery post calving
• Much improved TMR intakes
• Ultimate fertility responses
• Rapid return to full appetite

Product Description

F1 Fresh Start is a fundamentally essential product for all fresh calved cows.
The physical expansion of the rumen to take up the space left by the foetal calf gives two key benefits:

1. Dramatic reduction in cases of displaced abomasum. The expansion of the rumen prevents migration of the abomasum to the top of the body cavity after calving.
2. The enlarged rumen immediately stimulates an im-proved appetite. This has a highly significant effect on reducing negative energy balance in the fresh-calved cow. This has a major benefit in reducing the need for the cow to mobilise quite so much body condition. In turn this reduction in stress leads to a much improved conception rate.
   

The provision of extra soluble calcium and phosphorus in . Fresh Start allows the animal to reduce the threat from milk fever. Whilst we cannot claim that it is a cure for this condition . Fresh Start will, in most cases eliminate the threat.

F1 Yeast is added at four times the normal daily dose. This has a beneficial effect on rumen micro flora population from the outset. It is well known that double-dosing F1 Yeast in the close up dry period and in the fresher group gives a genuine increase in productivity.

F1 Fresh Start also features the addition of a double dose of protected choline. The choice of protected choline has recently changed to Sta-Chol. This product is double protected and double coated. This valuable source of choline has been proven to enhance liver function by removing excess fat deposits from the liver. We recommend that this dose forms part of a more general program of feeding protected choline to the close up and fresher groups by using F1 De-Tox.

In the event of being unable to feed close up and fresher groups we recommend that you talk to us about alternative feed management systems during this critical period.

F1 Fresh Start is presented in a 15 Kg bucket which most farmers find useful as a re-usable bucket for 20 Litre doses.

Feeding Rates

1Kg of Fresh Start mixed into 2 Litres of hot (65 degrees Celsius water), mixed, and then made up to 20 Litres with cool water. 2 doses can be given to improved effect.