"Omega-3 and 6 fatty acids are attracting a lot of
attention in human nutrition and there is growing evidence that these fatty
acids also have beneficial effects on dairy cow health, particularly on the
production of prostaglandin in the uterus," says company ruminant nutritionist
Norman Downey.
Prostaglandin
The two products; Strata-G Dry Period and Strata-G Lactation can be used in total mixed rations or compound feeds. Strata-G Dry Period is high in linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid that stimulates prostaglandin production, the hormone that promotes contraction of the uterus, which is important around calving. Strata-G Lactation is rich in omega-3 fatty acids sourced from fish oil. Its role is to reduce prostaglandin production. It plays an important part in embryo implantation by preventing embryonic loss.
Trials
The Strata-G Fertility Programme has been used successfully in trials. In one large-scale university-performed project with more than 500 cows, the group fed on the Strata-G feeds showed an improvement of 60-day pregnancy rates of 15%. This same group also recorded milk yields of 1kg higher than the control group. This level of improvement in fertility is estimated to improve margins by £2400 in a typical 100-cow herd.
Both feeds are recommended for feeding as part of total mixed rations - available in 25kg bags - or in compound feed at a rate of 115g/head/day. Strata-G Dry Period is recommended for three weeks pre calving followed by Strata-G Lactation for the first four to six months of lactation.
Related website:
SCA NuTec
[Source]
Prostaglandin
The two products; Strata-G Dry Period and Strata-G Lactation can be used in total mixed rations or compound feeds. Strata-G Dry Period is high in linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid that stimulates prostaglandin production, the hormone that promotes contraction of the uterus, which is important around calving. Strata-G Lactation is rich in omega-3 fatty acids sourced from fish oil. Its role is to reduce prostaglandin production. It plays an important part in embryo implantation by preventing embryonic loss.
Trials
The Strata-G Fertility Programme has been used successfully in trials. In one large-scale university-performed project with more than 500 cows, the group fed on the Strata-G feeds showed an improvement of 60-day pregnancy rates of 15%. This same group also recorded milk yields of 1kg higher than the control group. This level of improvement in fertility is estimated to improve margins by £2400 in a typical 100-cow herd.
Both feeds are recommended for feeding as part of total mixed rations - available in 25kg bags - or in compound feed at a rate of 115g/head/day. Strata-G Dry Period is recommended for three weeks pre calving followed by Strata-G Lactation for the first four to six months of lactation.
Related website:
SCA NuTec
[Source]
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