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Lactofifadol for cattle is a probiotic that is used to restore microflora and digestion in animals. In cattle breeding, the drug is used for all ages and sex groups of animals. Lactobifadol allows you to smooth out errors in feeding cattle, since it is difficult to control each individual in a large farm. Also, the probiotic helps to maintain the microflora of the digestive system of cattle after antibiotic treatment. Often Lactobifadol is used as a prophylactic for highly productive animals experiencing digestive problems due to a large load on the body.
Pros and cons of using Lactobifadol for cattle
Lactobifadol helps to solve a number of problems associated with feeding, keeping and treating cows:
- increases milk productivity by more than 15%, starting from the fifth day of using the product while maintaining the quality of milk;
- reduces the negative consequences of various stresses, a sharp change in diet, unsanitary conditions in the barn;
- reduces the impact of toxins when poor quality feed is received;
- stimulates digestion in the rumen;
- helps to alleviate the condition of the cow with atony and other pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract;
- improves metabolic processes of cattle;
- stimulates reproductive function;
- reduces the excretion of pathogenic microorganisms with faeces;
- contributes to the proper formation of the fetus;
- serves as a prevention of diseases of the mammary gland in cows.
When using Lactobifadol, bulls-producers note the restoration of digestion, the immune system, and an increase in the quality of sperm.
Using the drug for calves, they observe a rapid settlement of the baby’s gastrointestinal tract with normal microflora, a decrease in morbidity up to 65%, the safety of young animals up to 15%, improved digestion, good appetite, an increase in daily gains, resistance to stress.
The disadvantages of using Lactobifadol include individual intolerance to the drug by some animals, errors in dosage, combining probiotic intake with antibiotics and chemotherapeutic agents. In addition, before use, the expiration date and storage conditions should be checked.
Composition and pharmacological action
The mechanism of action of the probiotic is based on the replacement of pathogenic microorganisms and the creation of favorable conditions for good digestion. Lactobifadol helps to increase the resistance of the cattle organism, the formation of immunity, the improvement of the condition of the skin and coat, helps to absorb micro- and macroelements in feed mixtures, improves the exchange of calcium and phosphorus, the structure of the skeleton and cartilage, and is the prevention of obesity.
The composition of Lactobifadol includes strains of microorganisms that make up the normal microflora of cattle. Live bifidobacteria are first dried by the sorption method using plant components. 1 g of the product contains about 80 million bifidobacteria, about 1 million lactobacilli. The composition also includes amino acids, organic acids, vitamins, mineral supplements and probiotics, which are necessary for the adaptation of bacteria in the digestive environment of cattle. It should be noted that the composition of Lactobifadol does not include GMOs, antibiotics, hormones, and various growth stimulants.
Lactobifadol is produced in the form of a powder, it is packaged in 50 g bags and in a cardboard box. There are also packages of 0,1, 0,5 and 1 kg.
Indications for the use of Lactobifadol for cattle
A probiotic is used when the following pathologies occur in the body of cattle:
- dysbiosis, constipation, diarrhea;
- problems with digestion;
- various pathologies of the proventriculus, intestines, liver;
- violation of metabolic processes;
- a weakened immune system;
- problems with the skin and coat of the animal;
- periods of pregnancy and calving;
- weak lactation;
- agalactia or decreased milk production;
- the period after helminthization of the animal;
- antibiotic treatment.
It is useful to give lactobifadol to cattle as a prevention of dysbacteriosis, to increase the average daily weight gain in young animals, with beriberi, changing the food supply, poisoning, intoxication of the body.
Instructions for use of Laktobifadol for cattle
Probiotic intake is recommended for all age groups of cattle, including newborn calves. This contributes to the formation of strong immunity in young animals, and in the future to obtain good productivity.
For calves, a single dose is 0,1-0,2 g per 1 kg of calf weight. Lactobifadol should be given 2 times a day, dissolving it in milk or colostrum. At the same time, the intestinal microflora is formed within a week, and the digestion of feed is further improved.
For fattening young animals, a probiotic is given twice a day, 1 tbsp. l. on an individual. As a result of the application, the assimilation of protein improves, thereby increasing daily weight gain, digestion of calves. In addition, the toxicity of feed is reduced.
For cows, it is recommended to give the drug in the morning, mixing it with compound feed or concentrates, 1 tbsp. l. for one individual. This will improve digestion in the rumen, increase the nutritional value of the feed and increase milk production.
Bulls are given a remedy twice a day for 10 days, 1 tbsp. l. Then reduce to 1 time per day. The drug helps to improve digestion and sperm quality.
When using the drug, you must follow the rules of personal hygiene, which are provided by the manufacturer. When working with Laktobifadol you can not smoke, eat. After applying the powder, wash your hands with soap and water. In case of contact with mucous membranes, rinse them with running water.
Contraindications and side effects
No contraindications to the use of Lactobifadol have been found, however, some individuals of cattle have an individual intolerance to the drug. Also, side effects and overdose were not noted.
Conclusion
Lactobifadol for cattle is a useful drug that has a positive effect on digestion, productivity, reproductive function, and the immune system of cows and calves. It is successfully used for the treatment of many diseases and for the prevention of pathologies. The drug is a free-flowing powder and is easy to use. Lactobifazole is highly effective and has long been popular among cattle breeders. In addition, the drug is an environmentally friendly product.
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