Had enough of down cows?

Transition Management is the most critical period in the cows calendar.

How they are cared for in the 3 weeks pre‑calving to 3 week post calving period establishes the productive and reproductive potential for each cow for the rest of the year.

During this transition period,
the cow experiences significant physiological and metabolic changes.

MANAGED WELL she will transition from being a dry cow to a lactating cow; move quickly into positive energy balance; head towards peak lactation and begin cycling.

MANAGED POORLY she will have subclinical if not clinical metabolic problems; she will not reach a high peak and if she does, it will be for a short period; she will not move into positive energy balance and as a result she will lose unnecessary weight and be slow to cycle.

The good news is, we can actually make a big change!

  • Boost productivity

    Achieve peak lactation faster and improve reproduction outcomes

  • Support better health

    Avoid metabolic issues like milk fever, ketosis, metritis and key mineral imbalances

  • Take a load off

    Take a bit of stress off during a busy time of year

Get a free Transition consult

A Transition Management Plan specific to your farm will look at꞉

  • Where are the cows leading up to calving?
  • What is the farm’s infrastructure?
  • What is the available feed? We don't guess, so we’ll test the feed.
  • What are your goals and objectives?

Then, using Doc Taylor® nutrition software we'll design feed blends to ensure the nutrition and energy
requirements of your cows in transition are met.

See how it works
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Transition - the delicate balancing act.

Getting Transition management right goes further than just using a good transition additive. Yes while we do have world-class nutrition solutions for transition management, you will benefit first and foremost from getting us onto farm and assisting you to setup a Transition Program.

With a small amount of your time invested, you can make a real change and reap the rewards of a few more nights decent sleep during your busiest season – not to mention better health, reproduction and production outcomes from your herd.

Ask your Ruminate Territory Manager about a Transition Consult.


HOW TO FEED

Ideally blended with feed in mixer wagon or simply put on top of silage.
Product size options

Your Doc Taylor® Mineral Mix can be delivered in 25kg bags or 1 Tonne bags.
QUALITY ASSURANCE

We take great pride in sourcing the finest ingredients globally and lab test them to prove they are premium quality. 100% goodness.
MADE IN NEW ZEALAND

Ruminate is 100% New Zealand owned and all our products are made here.
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6 easy steps to support your cows through transition

  • Reduce grass pre calving

    Grass is the primary antagonist for a transition cow prior to calving. Too much Potassium, too much Nitrogen, not enough Magnesium and low energy density.

  • Use Doc Taylor® Transition Mix

    This is a stress and hassle free way to ensure you are providing the required Magnesium Sulphate or Chloride and Magnesium Oxide, Vitamin D and Vitamin A, along with a pH Buffer.

  • Feed 2–4kg of good quality hay or straw

    Quality forage will help fill the nutrition gap created by feeding less grass. The extra chewing also stimulates saliva production which is a trigger for Calcium to be mobilised from her bones.

  • Provide energy dense feed blend

    Using the blend you are going to move onto in the dairy shed is a really good idea. It’s important your cows go onto a high starch blend like Ruminate's Transition feed additive rather than the lactation additive you may have planned on using.

  • Provide a pH buffer

    Ruminate's Transition
    feed additive includes a pH buffer to assist in prevention of acidosis. If needed, you can feed this high starch blend in the paddock.

  • Get a free Doc Taylor® consult

    Book your free Transition Management Consult with Ruminate today, for in-person support, customised to your farm

Delivery to Feed Mill or Farm

Just contact your local Ruminate Territory Manager and we'll make the right mineral premix for you, and deliver to your Feed Mill or Farm as you prefer.

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