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CALF START

AHV Calf Start is a dietetic feed developed to support calves during their most vulnerable stage, from birth to 6 months old. Enriched with antibodies, it boosts immunity and fosters optimal growth and development while helping to prevent digestive upsets. AHV Calf Start equips calves to tackle challenges, ensuring they thrive during these critical early weeks.

AHV Calf Start forms the first stage of our proactive Calf Rearing Programme.

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Key benefits of Calf Start

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Offers nutritional and overall support in the first weeks of life

Provides antibodies to boost immunity and support optimal development.

Stabilises digestion and reduces risk of digestive upset

Bridges the immunity gap to supports resilient, healthy calves through expected challenges

Protects the gut wall during periods of, or recovery from digestive disturbance (diarrhoea)

How to use the AHV Calf Start

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For proactive purposes: add 25g Calf Start per calf to the milk twice a day, from day 0 for 2 weeks.

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In case of mild digestive disturbances: add 50g Calf Start per calf to the milk or drinking water twice a day for 1 to 7 days.

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In case of acute digestive disturbances: add 100 g dietetic feed per calf to the milk or drinking water twice a day for 1 to 3 days.

Note: Simultaneous use with Vitamin D2 is not allowed

Calf Rearing Programme

PROACTIVE CALF REARING
  • First 14 days of life
  • Day 15-28
  • From 1 week pre-weaning until 2 weeks post-weaning
First 14 days of life

Calf Start
25 gr per calf/twice daily milk feeding

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Day 15-28
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Respi
10 gr/ calf/twice daily milk feeding

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From 1 week pre-weaning until 2 weeks post-weaning
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Booster Powder 50 gr/ calf/twice daily as top dress

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(Re)Active AHV products for Digestive

These products are for calves with a high risk to develop a digestive issue in the short or long-term (active) or in case of severe digestive issues (reactive).

Active – For calves at high risk of diarrhoea
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Calf Start

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Reactive – Support during severe digestive issues
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Reco Paste

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Booster Powder

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Aspi Liquid

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What farmers say about the Calf Start

“Since we started using AHV Calf Start, we have noticed calves eating meals earlier and eating significantly more of the meal. Appetites are very good, and the calves seem to thrive well.“
Gordon MitchellCo. Down, Northern Ireland
“Thanks to the AHV Calf Start, we have made an impact on the farm’s digestive challenges. The product is very complete and easy to use, just mix the powder with whole milk or water-milk powder mixture.”
Simon BerthouBrittany, France
For my calves, I start them on AHV Calf Start to boost their immunity and support good digestion and then Booster until they come off milk. If a calf shows any signs of digestive trouble, I use AHV Reco Paste, which works wonders. My AHV Consultant, Gary Stephens, has been fantastic. He’s been supportive since day one and his expertise has really made a difference.
Padraic StauntonCo. Mayo

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Would you like to be visited by an advisor to discuss the health challenges on your farm together? Our AHV Specialist will be happy to visit you to jointly assess the health of your cows and come up with appropriate cow-specific advice.

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