TRANSITION
The transition period is an important period in the cow’s productive life that is very demanding. During this period, it is crucial that your cow receives a well-balanced ration to get the important nutrients and minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus, in addition to energy. In addition, attention should be given to a stress-free environment, that allows for movement and access to water. Cows that benefit from proper transition management will have a better calving process and start of production with no hassle.
The AHV Transition Programme focuses on the period before and after calving and ensures sufficient energy and minerals and stimulates dry matter intake. This programme connects excellently with the AHV Uterine Health Programme to fully support the recently calved cow and allow her to restart the reproductive cycle in the best way possible.
How we work
Each programme within AHV Cows & Calves is based on a predetermined approach. The Transition programme consists of two levels of support related to the transition period that deserves more attention. The AHV Specialist can offer tailored support to deal with the most common challenges around calving together with you.
Benefits
Technology
AHV offers a Transition Programme with products and solutions that have been developed using the most effective and complete ingredients and mineral composition, balanced according to the latest insights. Products and solutions in all AHV programmes are animal friendly and easy to administer or apply.
Animal health
The transition phase can make a real difference to the cow’s health during, and especially after, calving. The metabolic and physical changes that the cow’s body undergoes impact both future production, as well as her direct and indirect health status.
Financial
Health animals produce more optimally and require less intervention. This means that supporting cows throughout the transition phase (i.e., before, during, and after calving) results in higher milk yields, stronger calves, and less unexpected costs.
What farmers say
AHV Products for Transition
The AHV Protocol poster for transition
The above products are used based on the health values of your cow, looking at the present and the past. Two categories can be distinguished. To make these categories easily visible for you as a dairy farmer, we have developed a protocol poster.
Do you want to know which category and health approach fit the challenges your herd faces? Leave your details to have a printed version delivered to your farm by one of our advisors.
Receive the protocol poster at your farm!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Articles about the Transition Period
Get in touch!
Would you like to be visited by an advisor to discuss the health challenges on your farm together? Our AHV Specialist will be happy to visit you to jointly assess the health of your cows and come up with appropriate cow-specific advice.
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