Transformula
The best alternative to cows transition milk
Transformula was designed as a replacement to cows own transition milk or a way of extending transition milk feeding.
On many herds, transition milk cannot be fed for one reason or another, such as:
• Disease risk i.e. Johnes or mycoplasma can be transmitted via milk from infected animals.
• Labour shortage – not practical to feed calves at milking times.
• Inadequate volumes of transition milk – insufficient number of cows calved to supply enough milk for the first few weeks of life.
• Storage limitations – must be stored in the fridge to prevent it becoming a ‘bacterial soup’ if it can’t be fed fresh.
Calves will benefit from being fed transition milk for at least the first 10 days of life. Providing the correct source of nutrition at the right time leads to long term life performance.
KEY BENEFITS
- Transition milk has a significant impact on baby calf development, it is the foundation of health and productivity for the future herd
- The ingestion of colostrum and transition milk is key to the health of this microbiome and to the health and development of the calf
- Transformula was designed as a replacement to cows own transition milk or a way of extending transition milk feeding
- Recent research from Harper Adams University has highlighted this, showing calves fed Transformula for 10 days post birth produced 1000L more milk and 85kg more fat and protein in their first lactation
- Another recent French trial has shown calves to grow better in their first month of life and be healthier when fed Transformula for the first three weeks of life compared to calves fed a good quality skim-based milk replacer.
- Available in 20kg bag
- Suitable for all feeding methods
