Starter Drench™

Starter Drench
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Non Rebatable

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​Convenient, ready-to-use, post-calving energy starter drench to provide energy and aid in the prevention of metabolic conditions (milk fever, grass staggers and ketosis)

Flowable formulation means that it does not settle out or require stirring, making it easy to drench

Sizes Delivery Options Order
20 litre200 litre1000 litre
Ravensdown pick up point
Freight to farm

Customer Centre

0800 100 123

How to buy
Active ingredients
​200g/l monopropylene glycol (MPG), 150 g/l molasses, 100g/l (GE-free) soya oil, 12.5g/l elemental magnesium (as magnesium oxide) and 60g/l elemental calcium (as precipitated calcium carbonate).
Physical description
​A viscous brown liquid
Farm types Dairy
Uses include Minerals and vitamins
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Timeframe
Withholding period

​Cattle 

Meat withholding
NIL
 
Milk withholding
NIL
Barriers to effectiveness
Safety
Regulatory requirements
EPA approval No HSR002521

Benefits of Starter Drench™

​Convenient, ready-to-use, post-calving energy starter drench to provide energy and aid in the prevention of metabolic conditions (milk fever, grass staggers and ketosis)

Flowable formulation means that it does not settle out or require stirring, making it easy to drench

Do not administer pre-calving unless on veterinary advice, to avoid the risk of inducing milk fever

Application rates and usage

Starter Drench Label
Animal Health - NZ​

​Application

Starter Drench™ is designed to be administered to cows usually by a single oral drench or via addition to supplementary feed. The dose rate is 1 litre/cow as soon as practical after calving. Additional doses of 0.5 - 1 litre per cow per day may be given for up to 4 days.

Capability and precautions

Do not exceed 3 litres per cow per day. Because this product contains calcium, do not administer before calving except under veterinary advice.

Storage and Handling

Store in a cool, dry covered facility, and ensure that the container is closed properly after use.

Shelf Life

3 years after date of manufacture

Safety Documentation:

safety data sheet
product safety card
GMO declaration

Brochures

Animal Health Brochure

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