New fermentation technology delivers elevated levels of antioxidants, polyphenols and beneficial metabolites to deliver greater peak milk.
Purina Animal Nutrition introduces NutriTek Technology; a new opportunity for dairy producers to meet the demands of transition cows and obtain higher peak milk.Purina® NutriTek Technology combines the benefits of Diamond V Original XPC with a new proprietary fermentation technology, to deliver elevated levels of antioxidants, polyphenols and beneficial metabolites, designed to support cow health and lactation performance.
"The goal should be a steep but smooth climb to peak milk production no hiccups," says Dr. Stu Rymph, dairy nutritionist with Purina Animal Nutrition's livestock technical support group. "Purina® NutriTek Technology can provide the critical nutrition support to help cows get through energy challenges faced during the transition period. In addition, the elevated levels of antioxidants and polyphenols in Purina® NutriTek Technology help support the cow's immune system."
Dairy producers, who have already incorporated Diamond V Original XPC in their herd diets, are likely to see an even better performance with the new technology. When Purina® NutriTek Technology was compared with Diamond V Original XPC, cows fed NutriTek Technology had significantly higher dry matter intake (+2.9 pounds) and milk production (+4.4 pounds per cow per day) than the Original XPC group.[1] Diets were fed from 21 days pre-fresh to 70 days in milk.
Greater benefits may be seen in herds which have not used Diamond V Original XPC in their diets. Research shows that cows fed Purina® NutriTek Technology 21 days pre-fresh and 21 days post-fresh got off to a better start and went on to peak higher than the control cows by producing 7.6 pounds more energy corrected milk per day.[2]
"Every cow starts her lactation in a negative energy balance, but that doesn't mean you can't manage it. With NutriTek we saw higher peaks with no difference in body condition compared to the XPC or control cows. This is one of the advantages of higher dry matter intakes during this critical time period," says Dr. Rymph.
To learn more about NutriTek Technology for your pre-fresh and lactating dairy cows, contact your local Purina Animal Nutrition representative or go to: www.dairyfeedtechnology.com.
Purina Animal Nutrition LLC (www.purinamills.com) is a national organization serving producers, animal owners and their families through more than 4,700 local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers throughout the United States. Driven by an uncompromising commitment to animal excellence, Purina Animal Nutrition is an industry-leading innovator offering a valued portfolio of complete feeds, supplements, premixes, ingredients and specialty technologies for the livestock and lifestyle animal markets. Headquartered in Shoreview, Minn., Purina Animal Nutrition LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Land O'Lakes, Inc. 5.1.2015