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Why CattlActive®?

With thousands of cattle health care products on the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the right ones for both your animals and your bottom line. CattlActive® has simplified this process with the availability of an oral drench, feed additive and tubs, making it possible to customize your regimen to your exacting needs.

CattlActive® offers all-natural products that work with the digestive systems of your cattle to create a sustainable and hospitable environment for the growth and proliferation of beneficial microbes — the building blocks of a strong immune system.

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STUDY GROUP INFORMATION

Test 1 (60 days)

Study Group 1 consisted of 32 ranch-raised heifer calves. They were all half-siblings, using an Angus bull and English cross-bred cows.

Prior to pick-up from the ranch, the calves were weaned for four days. At the time of weaning they were processed and received Blackleg and IBR vaccines; in addition, they were also dosed with dewormer. Calves showed signs of morbidity prior to shipping and arrival due to the modified live IBR vaccine and handling stress.

Calves were loaded and hauled approximately 2.5 hours to the NMSU Test Center feedlot. At the feedlot, they were comingled for 3 days prior to being sorted.

A wild disposition made handling of these animals very difficult; on day three they were brought from the holding pen and put through the chute. Once in the chute, the Treat Group was given 15 ml CattlActive® drench orally, while the Control Group was given 15 ml H2O orally. A randomized sorting into two groups was performed using an every-other-animal method. Animals from both groups that were exhibiting signs of illness were temped and treated.

Both groups were returned to separate pens and started feeding on a TMR using the GrowSafe Systems®. The test group was given 7.5 gms/head/day of CattlActive® RA pellets mixed into their feed. In addition, if an animal in the Treat Group was pulled and treated for sickness, they were given 15 ml of CattlActive® drench orally.

The Control Group sick pulls were given 15 ml H2O each time they were treated for sickness. Due to the wild nature of these groups of cattle, it was necessary to pen the entire group in order to treat the sick.

Test 2 (40 days)

Study Group 2 consisted of 60 sale barn heifer calves ranging in weight from 420 lbs – 620 lbs. They were all purchased on the same day from the Tulia Livestock Auction located in Tulia, Texas.

Following the sale the calves were transported appromixately 2.5 hours to the NMSU Test Center feedlot, located in Tucumcari, New Mexico. The heifers were comingled for 24 hours on hay only.

All heifer calves were processed and randomized through the chute into two separate groups of 30 in separate pens.

The processing protocol for the Treat Group included administration of the modified live IBR vaccine, Blackleg vaccine, dewormer, 15 ml CattlActive® drench orally and no implant.

The processing protocol for the Control Group included administration of the modified live IBR vaccine, Blackleg vaccine, dewormer, 15 ml H₂O orally and no implant.

As mentioned above for the first test, visual evaluation was used to isolate potential sicks for temping and treatment in both the Treat and Control groups.

Following processing, both groups were returned to separate pens and started feeding on a TMR using the GrowSafe Systems®. The test group was given 7.5 gms/head/day of CattlActive® RA pellets mixed into their feed. In addition, if an animal in the Treat Group was pulled and treated for sickness, they were given 15 ml of CattlActive® drench orally.

The Control Group sick pulls were given 15 ml H2O each time they were treated for sickness.

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Precon Protocol | Pro Earth Animal Health

Pro Earth Animal Health has developed a proven and highly effective three-step preconditioning protocol for starting “high-risk” calves. It is critical to provide effective protocol options for every calf, including immediate symptom relief for “shipping fever”. This is vital in starting and maintaining animals that lack digestive maturity and strong immune systems when they first come into production.

Drench

CattlActive® drench works to raise the pH while lowering rumen temperature 5°F in 15 minutes. CattlActive® is to be given orally. It can be applied to water troughs at a rate of 1 ml/gallon at a cost of $0.18 (USD) per ml.

Tubs

CattlActive® stress tub formulas offer nutritional and rumen pH support for calves that are timid or lack appetite.

CattlActive® RA

CattlActive® RA is available in pelleted, granular and micro forms so it can be easily mixed into any TMR. CattlActive® RA maintains daily pH levels necessary in supporting the development of important rumen microbes responsible for optimum feed conversion.

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SICK TREATMENT FOR PRECONDITIONING

CattlActive® drench can be used in conjunction with existing sick treatment protocols at a rate of 20 ml/head, orally. It may also be used in water trough, as outlined above, at a rate of 1 ml/gallon. For symptoms of bloat, 50 ml should be used at onset to ease discomfort and increase rumen pH.

Feeding Protocol | Pro Earth Animal Health

The goal during the growing phase is to put economical gain on calves. It is of utmost importance that the rumen pH is maintained during this stage to maximize conversions and gains. Through providing protein and utilizing CattlActive® RA for rumen pH maintenance, the rumen microbes are able to adjust quickly to forages and maximize the pounds gained. 

CattlActive® Drench

If calves are processed before being turned out, use CattlActive® drench orally as follows:

15 ml/head @ cost of $2.55/head

CattlActive® drench can also be used in water troughs during periods of high stress and bloat at a rate of 1 ml/gallon ($0.18/ml).

CattlActive® Tubs

To maintain rumen pH on a daily basis, use 20% All-Natural CattlActive® tubs as follows:

6 – 8 oz/day/head at a cost of $0.22 – $0.25/day/head (cost @ 150 days: $36.00 – $38.00)

CattlActive® Loose Mineral

Loose mineral formulations are available; rate of feeding and cost are dependent on the formulation. 

NOTE:

When using CattlActive® drench and CattlActive® lick tubs for the duration of the feeding period, a 30 lb. break-even is realized. An EXTRA 60 – 100 lbs/head has been consistently achieved using this protocol. 

Finishing Protocol | Pro Earth Animal Health

Feedlots receiving calves and yearlings for finishing are typically getting animals that have been on a high forage diet. Cattle coming off these diets will have a diverse rumen microbe population. The diversity of this population makes it necessary to adjust to the new rations. Pro Earth Animal Health’s three-step finishing protocol is proven to transition cattle to concentrated feeds while minimizing the microbial adjustment period. 

CattlActive® Drench

Use rate:

15 ml/head @ cost of $2.55/head

CattlActive® drench can also be used in water troughs during periods of transition at a rate of 1 ml/gallon ($0.18/ml).

CattlActive® Tubs

Use rate:

7 oz/day/head at a cost of $0.24/day/head (cost @ 30 days: $7.20/head)

CattlActive® RA

Use rate:

7.5 grams/day/head at a cost of $0.04/day/head (cost @ 150 days: $6.00/head)

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