Ruminants are a group of mammals that have a unique digestive system, which includes a four-chambered stomach that allows them to efficiently digest fibrous plant materials. Kersia´s complementary feed solutions aim to meet their specific dietary requirements and to optimize their health and productivity.
Complementary feed for calves and dairy cows is important as it plays a crucial role in their overall nutrition and well-being and supports the performance of the animals throughout their life.
Depending on the lifecycle stage of the animal, different supplementary functions of the complementary feed are essential to support the animal the best possible way. While complementary feed represents an additional cost for farmers, it can result in greater economic efficiency by improving the overall productivity of the ruminant herd.
Kersia’s complementary feed range for CALVES
Our product range offers complementary feed products that adapt to the animal’s cycle and target key stages from the first hours of the calf and to its maturity: supporting the vitality and immunity of the calf from calving and during stress times, providing digestive and liver comfort and supporting growth.
Complementary Feed Solutions for Calves
GROWTH PERFORMANCE
CHALLENGING PERIOD
DIGESTIVE COMFORT
OVERALL WELL-BEING
GROWTH PERFORMANCE
Complementary feeds can enhance the growth and productivity of ruminants. This is particularly important for livestock raised for meat or milk production. Proper nutrition can result in faster weight gain and maturity, as well as higher milk yields.
CHALLENGING PERIODS
Health and Disease Resistance: proper nutrition can boost the immune system of ruminants and support the animal during difficult times such as diseases or infections. A well-balanced diet can also support the healing and recovery of sick or injured animals.
DIGESTIVE COMFORT
The microbial fermentation that occurs in the ruminant’s stomach is essential for breaking down fibrous plant materials, but at birth calves don’t have yet the flora and need to build it during the feed transition. Complementary feed can provide support for the calf during this challenging period, and nutrients that promote optimal rumen function, allowing the animal to efficiently utilize its forage-based diet.
OVERALL WELL-BEING
Maintaining healthy body condition and nutritional balance, especially during periods when the quality of available forage or pasture is low (i.e. dry seasons or winter) through complementary feed to provide essential nutrients, including protein, energy, vitamins, and minerals, that may be deficient in their primary forage or pasture diet.
Highlighted Solutions
GROWTH PERFORMANCE
CHALLENGING PERIODS
DIGESTIVE COMFORT
OVERALL WELL-BEING
BOVISTART
A “boost” for newborn calves
HYDRAFEED
Effervescent powder based on electrolytes and lactose intended when digestive disorders risks
VITAVEL
Secure calf start-up and ensure digestive safety
BOLITRACE® YOUNG
Long-term supply of trace elements and vitamins for young growing cattle
For more details on our whole portfolio and additional complementary feed solutions, please contact our local representatives or distributors.
Kersia’s complementary feed range for DAIRY COWS
Kersia’s COMPLEMENTARY FEED range supports Dairy farmers to increase the WELL-BEING and the PERFORMANCE of their animals. Our range of products offers complementary feed solutions specific to the metabolism of dairy cows and targeted at the key stages of the production cycle: support of immune and reproductive functions, prevention of the risk of pathological disorders around calving, stimulation of ruminal and hepatic functions and general support of the body.
Complementary Feed Solutions for Dairy Cows
REPRODUCTION SUPPORT
METABOLISM & DIGESTIVE BALANCE
SUPPORT PREVENTION OF DEFICIENCY AROUND CALVING
OVERALL WELL-BEING
REPRODUCTION SUPPORT
Adequate nutrition, supported by complementary feed, is essential for proper reproductive performance in ruminants. It can help improve the fertility of breeding animals, resulting in healthier and more productive herds.
METABOLISM & DIGESTIVE BALANCE
The microbial fermentation that occurs in the ruminant’s stomach is essential for breaking down fibrous plant materials, but calving as well as lactation can be a challenge for the rumen and the cow metabolism. Complementary feed can support feed intake and provide nutrients that promote optimal rumen function, allowing the animal to efficiently utilize its forage-based diet. It can also assist the digestive metabolism to prevent any deficiency or overload that could be decreasing the productivity of the cow.
SUPPORT PREVENTION OF DEFICIENCIES AROUND CALVING
Meeting the needs or the requirements in calcium of the cow at calving to reduce the risk of milk fever and subclinical hypocalcaemia Contribution to maintain normal phosphate levels. The liver, as a key organ to support well-being and performance, can be distressed during challenging period like post-calving and feed transition, resulting in potential health issue for the cow and economical consequences for the farmer. Ketosis is one of the main metabolic liver disorder that cause a malfunction of the energetic metabolism in the organ, with loss of appetite, performance drop and in worst case mortality for the animal.
OVERALL WELL-BEING
Maintaining healthy body condition and nutritional balance, especially during periods when the quality of available forage or pasture is low (i.e. dry seasons or winter) is a challenge. Complementary feed can bring essential nutrients, including protein, energy, vitamins, and minerals, that may be deficient in their primary forage or pasture diet.
In summary, complementary feed for ruminants is essential for ensuring they receive a well-balanced diet that meets their specific nutritional needs. This leads to improved growth, productivity, and overall well-being, while also contributing to efficient and sustainable livestock production practices.
Highlighted Solutions
REPRODUCTION SUPPORT
METABOLISM & DIGESTIVE BALANCE
SUPPORT PREVENTION OF DEFICIENCIES AROUND CALVING
OVERALL WELL-BEING
BOLIFLASH® FERTIL
Bolus to support the preparation of oestrus and reproduction
RUMISTART GREEN
Ruminal and energetic booster to support milking ruminants
BOLIFLASH® CALCIUM +
Quick dose of calcium for the reduction of the risk of milk fever and subclinical hypocalcaemia
BOLITRACE® BIOTIN+
Long-term supply of biotin, trace elements and vitamins
For more details on our whole portfolio and additional complementary feed solutions, please contact our local representatives or distributors.
Kersia’s complementary feed galenic solutions
In summary, complementary feed for ruminants is essential for ensuring they receive a well-balanced diet that meets their specific nutritional needs. This leads to improved growth, productivity, and overall well-being, while also contributing to efficient and sustainable livestock production practices.
In summary, complementary feed solutions for pigs is essential for ensuring pigs receive a well-balanced diet that meets their specific nutritional needs. This leads to improved growth, development, productivity, and overall well-being, while also contributing to efficient and sustainable livestock production practices.