Downland Post Calver
Downland Post Calver is a palatable drink for cows straight after calving. It supplies energy, calcium and electrolytes for rehydration, and Downland formulate it to help reduce the risk of post-calving problems and support a quick recovery. It comes in 1kg sachets, sold here in 10kg and 20kg packs.
Key features
- Electrolytes, to aid rehydration and encourage feed intake
- Fast-acting energy, to help support the cow's increased requirements
- Calcium, to meet the increased demand from milk production
- Vitamins A, D and E, to support the immune system
- Given as a drink, which Downland say provides rumen fill. Rumen fill can help reduce the incidence of left displaced abomasum (LDA)
Feeding
Each 1kg sachet is dissolved in warm water to make a drink. The pack explains when to offer it. Downland's advice is to give it to all cows immediately after calving, when they are most likely to eat and drink. A cow that is down or seriously unwell needs your vet.
Buying from McCaskie
Priced on request. Call or visit McCaskie in Ayr, Kinross, Lanark & Stirling, or ask your McCaskie rep. Single 1kg sachets are also available.
Common questions
When do you give Post Calver?
Downland advise giving it to all cows immediately after calving, and offering it again 24 hours later to any cow that looks weak or has a poor appetite.
Is Post Calver for the cow or the calf?
The cow. It is a drink for cows after calving, not a calf product.
Does Post Calver help prevent a displaced abomasum?
Downland say the drink provides rumen fill, which can help reduce the incidence of left displaced abomasum. It is not a treatment, so speak to your vet about a cow with an LDA.
Downland Post Calver is a palatable drink for cows straight after calving. It supplies energy, calcium and electrolytes for rehydration, and Downland formulate it to help reduce the risk of post-calving problems and support a quick recovery. It comes in 1kg sachets, sold here in 10kg and 20kg packs.
Key features
- Electrolytes, to aid rehydration and encourage feed intake
- Fast-acting energy, to help support the cow's increased requirements
- Calcium, to meet the increased demand from milk production
- Vitamins A, D and E, to support the immune system
- Given as a drink, which Downland say provides rumen fill. Rumen fill can help reduce the incidence of left displaced abomasum (LDA)
Feeding
Each 1kg sachet is dissolved in warm water to make a drink. The pack explains when to offer it. Downland's advice is to give it to all cows immediately after calving, when they are most likely to eat and drink. A cow that is down or seriously unwell needs your vet.
Buying from McCaskie
Priced on request. Call or visit McCaskie in Ayr, Kinross, Lanark & Stirling, or ask your McCaskie rep. Single 1kg sachets are also available.
Common questions
When do you give Post Calver?
Downland advise giving it to all cows immediately after calving, and offering it again 24 hours later to any cow that looks weak or has a poor appetite.
Is Post Calver for the cow or the calf?
The cow. It is a drink for cows after calving, not a calf product.
Does Post Calver help prevent a displaced abomasum?
Downland say the drink provides rumen fill, which can help reduce the incidence of left displaced abomasum. It is not a treatment, so speak to your vet about a cow with an LDA.