FAQ

Feeding probiotics to dairy cattle can help support gut health, improve digestion, boost immunity, and help prevent scours in calves. They have the ability to enhance intestinal health by stimulating the development of a healthy microbiota.

Gut health is crucial for immediate survival, growth, and long-term productivity. It ensures effective colostrum absorption, supports immune development, prevents scours, and promotes lifelong health and productivity.

Diet composition, feed quality, stress levels, management practices, environmental conditions, and water quality are some general factors that can influence the gut health of dairy cattle.

A healthy gut ensures efficient nutrient absorption and fermentation, critical for energy supply and milk synthesis. Poor gut health can lead to reduced feed efficiency, lower milk yield, and compromised milk quality.

Common gut health issues in dairy cattle include rumen acidosis, bloat, scours, displaced abomasum, enteritis or diarrhea, and mycotoxicosis, often caused by imbalanced diets, stress, or inadequate fiber intake.

Common indicators include reduced feed intake or rumination, leading to weight loss and poor body condition, particularly in calves. Decreased milk production, loose stools or diarrhea, and physical signs like bloating or acidosis can also be present as indications of compromised gut health.

Gut health can be improved through a balanced diet of adequate fiber to support rumen function and prevent acidosis. Incorporating probiotics and prebiotics to help maintain a healthy microbial balance, reducing stress, as well as including buffers and enzymes into dairy cattle feed.