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Pre-calving supplement offers nutrition boost

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Dairy cows grazing on green pasture in South Africa, illustrating a pre-calving nutrition and supplement feed blog post

Cows need extra energy and minerals in the last three to four weeks before calving. A good pre-calving supplement tops up calcium, magnesium and vitamin E when reserves run low, cutting the risk of milk fever and a hard calving.

We keep pre-calving lick and supplement blocks in stock at Plaaskorf, so your herd can start in good time before the first calves drop.

Timing the supplement right

Start the supplement too late and you lose most of the benefit, since the cow needs weeks to build up her reserves before calving. Speak to us about dosage and we can work out a feeding plan that suits your herd size and calving dates. Keep fresh water and shelter close by too, a stressed cow eats less and gets less from any supplement.

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