{"product_id":"downland-post-calver","title":"Downland Post Calver","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownland 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrolytes, to aid rehydration and encourage feed intake\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-acting energy, to help support the cow's increased requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalcium, to meet the increased demand from milk production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamins A, D and E, to support the immune system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGiven as a drink, which Downland say provides rumen fill. Rumen fill can help reduce the incidence of left displaced abomasum (LDA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuying from McCaskie\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePriced on request. Call or visit McCaskie in Ayr, Kinross, Lanark \u0026amp; Stirling, or ask your McCaskie rep. Single 1kg sachets are also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen do you give Post Calver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDownland 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Post Calver for the cow or the calf?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cow. It is a drink for cows after calving, not a calf product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Post Calver help prevent a displaced abomasum?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDownland 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Downland","offers":[{"title":"10kg","offer_id":58966399156607,"sku":"055\/0020900","price":94.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"20kg","offer_id":58966399189375,"sku":"055\/0020901","price":102.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0507\/4180\/5235\/files\/Products-12.jpg?v=1793017804","url":"https:\/\/www.mccaskie.store\/products\/downland-post-calver","provider":"McCaskie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}