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NA	Not applicable
S	Same as before

VitaPak-Dairy

VitaPak–Dairy is a feed supplement containing dried colostrum to be incorporated into the diet of dairy cows.

In recent field trials in Southwest Wisconsin, five dairy farms tested VitaPak–Dairy. Two years later, four of the five farms continue to use VitaPak–Dairy.

Three of the areas where all five farms saw an improvement were: 1) Stronger estrus cycles; 2) Increase in persistence of production throughout lactation; and 3) Fewer bovine mastitis cases and less withhold of milk. Three of the farms reported a decrease in somatic cell counts. View the chart showing the results of these tests by clicking the button below:

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Benefits of Feeding VitaPak-Dairy
Estrus	May show timid signs of estrus 15-18 days post calving in herds that have been on VitaPak in previous lactation or have been on VitaPak during dry period.
	Stronger estrus cycles
	Breedable in 45 days
Post Calving	Fewer retained fetal membranes
	Greater tone to the uterus
	Edema greatly reduced when feeding VitaPak prior to parturition.
	Fewer cystic ovaries
Lactation 7-10 days	Shed down of fibrin clots, cells and other debris
	(cell counts may go up for 1-2 milkings)
30-45 days	Up to 40% reduction in SCC's and more stable counts from test to test
	Increased persistence in production
	Softer udders
	Scar tissue in udders gradually disappear during lactation
	Fewer mastitis cases, less withhold of milk
	Decrease in acidity of milk
Overall	Reduced cull rate
	Improved health & resistance of the cow
	More consistent appetite
	Less affected by climatic changes, especially heat
	Less foot problems caused by acidosis
	No additional nutritive requirements

RESULTS OF VITA PAK – DAIRY TEST AT FIVE SOUTHWEST WISCONSIN DAIRY FARMS...
Survey Questions	Dairy Farm Identity
	#1	#2	#3	#4	#5
Stronger estrus cycles	A	A	A	A	A
Breedable sooner post calving	A	A	A	A	NA
More 1 st service conceptions	A	A	A	NA	NA
Fewer retained fetal membranes	NA	A	A	A	A
Greater tone to the uterus	A	A	NA	NA	NA
Fewer cystic ovaries	A	A	A	NA	A
Edema reduced when feeding VitaPak prior to parturition	NA	A	NA	A	A
Somatic cell counts are more stable from test to test	NA	A	NA	A	A
Decrease in SCC in milk	D	A	NA	A	A
Receiving increase in premiums	NA	A	S	A	A
Udders are softer and scar tissue gradually disappears during lactation period	A	A	A	A	A
Increase in persistence of production through lactation	A	A	A	A	A
Fewer mastitis cases, less withhold of milk	A	A	A	A	A
More consistent appetite	A	A	NA	A	A
Less affected by climate changes, especially heat	A	A	A	A	A
Less foot problems caused by acidosis	A	A	A	A	A
Improved health & resistance of the cow	A	A	A	A	A
Reduced Cull Rate	A	A	NA	A	NA
Do you feel the benefits of VitaPak-Dairy are worth the 11¢ a day retail investment	A	A	A	A	A