Heifers who have a good start in life perform better in terms of reproduction and milk yield which is a priority for any dairy farmer. The foundations are laid in the first 6 hours of life by feeding a good quality colostrum.
No other supplement has as much impact on a calf’s life as its first colostrum feed. Handling it correctly and in a timely fashion results in less antibiotic usage, improved mortality and stronger healthier calves.
The Store & Thaw colostrum management system gives the farmer the tools to manage his colostrum protocol.
The colostrum is harvested and tested with a refractometer which allows the best quality sample to be bagged and frozen.
Each time a cow calves the frozen bag (5L) can be dropped into an agitated water bath. The pre-set thermostat stops the colostrum from overheating (31C-32C). Colostrum can be brought to feeding temperature in as little as 20 minutes.
The Store and Thaw Kit comprises of:
Store and Thaw Water Bath
Store and Thaw Storage Kit