Wean safely. Activate the rumen.
The transition from milk feeding to solid feed is the biggest stress point in rearing – managing it calmly safeguards fattening performance.
Why weaning is critical
When milk feeding is discontinued, the animal loses its main energy source. The rumen and intestines must cope with the switch to concentrates and roughage – without support, daily weight gains measurably decline.
Growth check
In the first 14 days after weaning, daily weight gains often drop significantly.
Weakened immune system
Stress impairs the immune response. Respiratory and digestive problems become more frequent.
Rumen adaptation
The rumen first has to train fibre and starch digestion – that takes time.
Why weaning is so demanding
Three factors affect the animal at the same time.
1
Energy source changes
From liquid milk replacer to concentrates and roughage – a major metabolic shift.
2
Social stress
Weaning often coincides with moving to a new pen or a group change. Several stressors come together.
3
Changed rumen pH
Starch-rich concentrates lower rumen pH, making microbial adaptation more difficult.
Calm weaning is the key
to the entire fattening period.
What beef calves need in this phase
Three clear steps to manage weaning without a growth check.
Activate the rumen
Structured, palatable feed stimulates rumen motility and microbial adaptation.
Support the immune system
Vitamins, trace elements and natural active substances keep defences stable.
Secure daily weight gains
Energy-dense supplements offset the typical growth check.
Your solution: BEWI®-SAN Defender
One product, one clear goal: to manage weaning without a growth check.
Targeted rumen protection
BEWI®-SAN Defender
With buffering components and yeasts – stabilises rumen pH as concentrate intake increases.
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