Smart Solutions for Sick Calves: Boosting Recovery with Nutritech Essentials
As calf rearers all we want are healthy, happy calves that are growing well and thriving. However not every season goes smoothly. Whether it’s scours, dehydration, infectious disease or stress—early intervention is key. Nutritech offers several tools to support sick calves and help get them back on track quickly.
- DanCalf® Gold: Complete Nutritional Support for Recovery and Growth
DanCalf® Gold is a comprehensive nutritional supplement that combines ProTernative® (small intestine-specific live yeast) with vitamins, minerals, probiotics, prebiotics, and a coccidiostat (optional). With over 17 ingredients, it covers many bases to support calf health and growth.
Advantages:
- Promotes a healthy gut recovery
- Supports immune function and calf growth
- Helps protect against coccidiosis during vulnerable early life stages
- Easily added to whole milk or milk replacer
How to use: Add 5g/calf to milk feeds daily during the first 30-40days of life, or longer for calves recovering from illness or under stress.
- ProTernative® Milk: Gut Health from the Inside Out
The intestine-specific probiotic yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae boulardii CNCM I‑1079) is the active ingredient in Proternative® Milk—a game-changer for calf gut health. With independent, published Journal of Dairy Science trial work on calves it is a probiotic yeast you can rely on.
Benefits:
- Stabilises gut flora in the intestine
- Supports immune response during stress or illness
- Reduces severity of scours
- Continues growth rates even while scouring
How to use: Mix 5g/calf of ProTernative® Milk into milk or milk replacer during periods of stress, illness, or antibiotic treatment. It’s especially effective during the first 4 weeks of life or when calves show signs of digestive upset.
3. DanCalf® Electrolyte: Rapid Rehydration for Scouring Calves
When calves suffer from diarrhoea, they lose vital fluids and electrolytes. DanCalf® Electrolyte is a fast-acting oral rehydration solution designed to restore balance.
Features:
- Correct balance of ingredients for optimal absorption
- Includes glycine to enhance electrolyte uptake
- Contains buffering agents to correct acidosis
How to use: Administer DanCalf® Electrolyte between milk feeds. Dissolve and mix 80 g of DanCalf® Electrolyte in 2 litres of fresh clean water. Dose 1-2 litres of electrolyte solution per calf per day.
- EazyBed® Pro: Clean, Dry Comfort for Recovery
Sick calves need a clean, dry environment to recover. EazyBed® Pro is a premium bedding conditioner that keeps pens hygienic and moisture-free. It contains a mix of zeolite clay (absorbent), lime, live bacteria and enzymes. Like an inoculant for calf-bedding, the ‘good bugs’ in EazyBed® Pro can help outcompete the ‘bad bugs’.
Advantages:
- Absorbs moisture and reduces ammonia
- Reduces bacterial load in bedding
- Improves calf comfort and reduces respiratory risk
How to use: Dust EazyBed® Pro over calf bedding weekly at 100g/calf. It’s safe, easy to apply, and helps maintain a healthier recovery space.
For more info or to order, contact your Nutritech Area Manager. Look them up by scrolling to the bottom of this page → ABOUT | Nutritech and selecting your area.