The success of dairy production is based on proper management during the transition period, a critical time that covers the three weeks before and after calving. In this phase, dairy cows undergo hormonal, metabolic and immunological changes, which significantly influence their health, their ability to produce high-quality milk and, ultimately, the profitability of the farm.
Novalac® Start Impulse It is a complementary feed of forages and pastures for the transition period for pregnant cows and heifers. A nutritional solution designed specifically to optimize this transition, offering a unique formula that improves both the health of cows and their milk production.
The challenge of the transition period
The transition period is vital to ensure successful lactation. During this time, cows must face a major change: that of pregnancy to lactation, which requires a significant metabolic adjustment. If this process is not managed properly, cows are at risk of health problems such as ketosis, hypocalcaemia and retained placenta, which will not only compromise their well-being but also reduce their productivity.
To mitigate these risks, Novalac® Start Impulse becomes a key ally. It is a complementary feed that has been designed to be administered to pregnant cows during the 21 days before and after calving. Its objective is to provide the essential nutrients that cows need in this critical period to ensure a smooth transition to lactation.
Keys to Novalac® Start Impulse
Novalac® Start Impulse stands out for its unique mixture of additives called “Impulse”, because it has the ability to “boost” both the health and milk production of cows at the beginning of lactation. This product not only increases the quantity of milk produced, but also its quality, improving the protein and fat content.
In addition, it is formulated with high levels of magnesium, vitamin E and organic selenium, key elements to strengthen the immune system of cows and prevent inflammation, one of the main causes of production loss and health problems during peripartum. Inflammation during this period can reduce appetite, increase glucose consumption and damage tissues, which will affect both milk production and the reproductive capacity of the cows.
Another innovative aspect of Novalac® Start Impulse is the inclusion of live yeast and protected B vitamins, which help reduce the risk of metabolic diseases. These vitamins are essential to prevent the accumulation of fat in the liver, a common problem in cows during the first weeks of lactation.
Novalac® Start Impulse contains protected choline, which is essential for liver function and the general health of the cow, and trace minerals in the form of hydroxychlorides (Intellibond®), which promote the production of high-quality colostrum and improve the reproduction and longevity of the cows.
Benefits for the production and health of cows
Novalac® Start Impulse offers a series of measurable benefits that impact both the health and productivity of dairy cows:
–Increased milk production: There are studies that show that cows fed with this feed can increase their production by up to 2 kg/day during the first 15 weeks postpartum. In addition to the aforementioned increase in dairy protein and fat, which improves profitability for farmers.
–Improvement in dry matter intake: Higher dry matter intake is crucial during peripartum to reduce metabolic problems. Novalac® Start Impulse stimulates this intake, minimizing the risk of metabolic diseases such as ketosis, subclinical hypocalcemia and retained placenta.
–Strengthening the immune system: The feed contains specific ingredients that strengthen the cows’ immune system, reducing the incidence of mastitis and other health problems that may arise during lactation.
–Better calf development: Cows that receive this supplement not only benefit themselves, but their calves are also born with higher growth rates due to greater absorption of colostrum and colostrum with a higher concentration of immunoglobulin G (IgG). This results in healthier calves that grow faster and produce more milk in their first lactation.
How to use Novalac® Start Impulse?
The correct administration of Novalac® Start Impulse It is essential to maximize your benefits. It is recommended to feed 1 kg per cow per day during the 21 days before and after calving, regardless of the type of forage used. However, it is crucial to adjust the amount according to the specific nutritional needs of each farm, for which we suggest consulting Nanta’s specialized technicians.
A comprehensive approach to successful breastfeeding
Our program Nanta Dairy Start promotes precision nutrition, with diets that promote greater dry matter intake and reduce the incidence of metabolic diseases during the peripartum period.
Novalac® Start Impulse has established itself as an indispensable tool within this proposal, intended for farmers seeking to optimize the health and production of their cows during the transition period. Its holistic approach, which includes a blend of key nutrients and advanced additives, ensures not only increased milk production, but also a significant improvement in overall cow health and calf well-being.
Implementing this product into feeding programs is a strategic decision that can translate into greater cow longevity, better profitability and, ultimately, a more sustainable dairy business. The health and productivity of the cows at the beginning of lactation are decisive for the success of the entire lactation, and Novalac® Start Impulse It is the key to achieving it.
About Nanta
Nanta is the leading company in the manufacturing and marketing of compound feed in the Iberian Peninsula. It began its activity in 1968 and since then the high degree of commitment to its clients and the world of livestock production in general, the technology used and its R&D&I and quality programs have been a true driving force for progress for this industrial sector. . A clear vocation and commitment to innovation that the company maintains and will maintain in the future.
Included within the multinational Nutreco, Nanta has 21 production centers equipped with cutting-edge technology and all of them certified in the ISO 14001 environment standard and ISO 45001 occupational risk prevention standard. Of particular note is the FSSC 22000 food safety certification, a guarantee of the safety and quality of the company’s products. In its portfolio of more than 200 products there are foods for white and Iberian pigs, for rabbit farming and poultry farming, for beef and dairy cattle, sheep and goats, and for feeding dogs, cats and horses.