Buffer heat stress, maintain performance.
As soon as temperatures rise, cows eat less and produce less milk. Securing energy density and metabolism now helps prevent the summer slump.
Why heat reduces performance
From as little as 22°C, high-yielding cows begin to reduce feed intake. Rumen fermentation changes and metabolism is put under strain. Milk yield, fertility and hoof health suffer at the same time.
Reduced feed intake
Up to 25% less DM intake on hot days – the cow does not get enough energy.
Rumen pH under pressure
Panting cows lose saliva buffers. Rumen pH reaches the critical range more quickly.
Summer slump in fertility
Pregnancy rates drop during heat periods.
Where heat hits cows hardest
Three areas where heat stress is most evident in practice.
1
Energy density drops
Less dry matter intake = less energy. In hot weather, energy supply can quickly become a bottleneck.
2
Water & mineral balance
Heat throws the acid-base balance out of equilibrium. Mineral losses may be the result.
3
Metabolic strain
Higher breathing rate and saliva loss cost energy. The negative energy balance increases.
Those who maintain energy density in summer
maintain the performance of the entire herd.
What cows need in hot weather
Three levers to actively buffer heat stress.
High energy density
Rumen-stable fats provide a lot of energy per kg of DM – ideal when intake is reduced.
Support metabolism
Needs-based nutrition supports the cow during this period of strain.
Protect the rumen
Protected components act only in the small intestine – without putting strain on rumen pH.
Your Solutions:
Four fat powders for different requirements in ration formulation.
ENERGY SUPPLEMENT
BEWI®-SPRAY Boost
A rumen-stable fat powder based on
palm oil for needs-based energy supply for dairy cows.
HIGH ENERGY DENSITY
BEWI®-SPRAY LeciBoost
It combines rumen-stable fat and
natural rapeseed lecithin for efficient fat metabolism.
METABOLIC SUPPORT
BEWI®-FATRIX CX
Supports the metabolism of dairy cows with rumen-stable fat, natural plant substances and antioxidants.
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