METRI PASTE
TARGETED SUPPORT FOR SOW APPETITE, STRESS AND LACTATION
get your sows eating
and litters drinking
TARGETTED post-farrowing
support
no needles
no animal stress
What AHV Metri Paste delivers to your farm
AHV Metri Paste is a complementary feed paste for sows showing signs of discomfort in the first week after farrowing. Delivered orally with a unique applicator, it avoids injections and is both simple and welfare friendly.
By providing fast-absorbing energy, bioactive compounds and dicalcium phosphate, Metri Paste supports sow activity, appetite, oxytocin release, milk let-down and the immune system, increasing the animal’s ability to reduce the incidence of PDS (Postpartum Dysgalactia Syndrome) resulting in a smoother start of their lactation and productivity.
The Result: Stronger sows, increased appetite and a contribution to a reduction of antibiotic reliance.
Key benefits:
- Welfare-friendly: reduces stress by avoiding injections
- Promotes feed intake and appetite
- Supports milk yield and let-down
- Supports muscle contraction to stimulate uterus cleaning and closing
How to use METRI PASTE?
- Administer AHV Metri Paste orally using the AHV Sow Paste Applicator.
- Gently place the applicator into the side of the sow’s mouth.
- Squeeze three times (equivalent to 70–80 grams) to deliver the paste directly.
- Application can be repeated for up to three consecutive days if needed.
When to USE METRI PASTE?
AHV Metri Paste is a supplementary feed for sows showing signs of discomfort in the first week after farrowing. Metri Paste is part of the Transition program.
Application may be repeated for up to three consecutive days.
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MODE OF ACTION
Nutritional purpose: Stimulates feed intake and promotes milk secretion.
Fast energy to restore appetite and reduce fatigue.
Bioactive compounds to trigger oxytocin, supporting uterine function and milk let-down.
Dicalcium phosphate to aid milk production and lactation.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, frost-free place.
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science & validation
Proven Results with Metri Paste
On-farm trials demonstrated that Metri Paste makes a real difference during the critical first week after farrowing. By supporting appetite, recovery, and milk let-down, it helps sows get back on track faster and contributed to the reduced need of medical interventions.
Trial highlights:
- Faster recovery: 94% of sows regained full feed intake within 48 hours when given Metri Paste, compared to 66% without.
- Fewer applications: More than half of the sows required only one application, reducing labour and costs.
- Reduced medication use: Farms using Metri Paste saw up to 85% fewer antibiotic treatments and 78% fewer NSAID treatments.
- Earlier support: Sows received support on average 1.7 days earlier, helping to reduce the severity of challenges before they escalated.
The result: Less stress in the farrowing house and a measurable contribution to reducing antibiotic reliance.
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