Fresh cow issues during summer
Warm weather can significantly impact fresh cows, those that have recently calved, due to their already stressed physiological state. Fresh cows naturally generate a lot of body heat through milk production, which means they can experience heat stress even at relatively low temperatures (≥ 68F with high humidity).
Fresh cows are already in a vulnerable period after calving, with increased energy requirements. Heat stress exacerbates this deficiency, causing hormonal imbalances and reduced fertility. It also can reduces their feed intake, which in fresh cows results in a deep negative energy balance, their milk production drops, and they recover more slowly.
AHV’s Solution
Support uterine health & fertility this summer. Help your fresh cows stay healthy when temperatures rise by:
Improving conception rates
Reducing number of days open
Stimulating efficient placenta release after calving and improving uterus hygiene
Proactive Protocol
1x AHV Booster Bolus
(Re)active AHV products for Uterine Health & Fertility
These products are for cows at high risk of uterine health issues (active) or to support during uterine health issues (reactive).
Active – For cows at high risk of uterine health issues
Reactive – Support during uterine health issues
Science & Validation
Backed by Science, Trusted in the Field
Recent field trials in the USA including 8 farms and 4,495 cows (2,240 AHV, 2,255 Control) showed that cows receiving the fresh cow protocol for uterine health & fertility had a:
- 34% reduction of metritis incidence (4.6% vs. 7.0%),
- 71% reduction of retained placenta incidence (0.4% vs. 1.4%)
- 7 lbs/hd/day increase in milk production for the first 100 DIM
- 1.9% increased first service conception rate (48.4% vs. 47.5%)
Compared to the control group.
For more information, contact your local Farm Advisor.
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