Protecting Calves naturally

WHY SHOULD I USE OPTIGUARD?

Overseas research, backed up by feedback from farmers in NZ, shows that OptiGuard™ helps in the treatment of diarrhoea in calves and improves growth rates. The latter is probably related to improved overall health of the animals. If the intestines are impaired as a result of the consequences of diarrhoea, nutrient absorption will decrease and weight loss may occur. Helping to treat this will help with growth of the calf.

WHAT IS OPTIGUARD™?

OptiGuard™ is a premium quality 100% natural, finely milled BPM zeolite (also known as an Aluminosilicate) that is mined and manufactured locally. 

Natural BPM zeolites have a unique three dimensional porous structure, allowing them to absorb and release water reversibly. The extensive internal network of pores coupled with cation exchange capacity of premium milled BPMNZ zeolite, gives OptiGuard™ a very large surface area that enables adsorption, release of cations and treatment of mild cases of diarrhoea.

HOW DOES OPTIGUARD™ HELP?

• Aiding in improved electrolyte and water balance in the intestines.

• Ability to absorb water from the digesta in the digestive tract. If the digesta is a bit drier, it moves a bit slower through the digestive tract allowing more time for digestion and the resulting nutrients to be taken up. Not only nutrients, the important antibodies that are in colostrum are also taken up.

WHY USE OPTIGUARD™?

• Calves love the taste

• Aids in the treatment of diarrhoea

• Supports a healthy immune system

• Aids digestion processes

• Calves grow to weight quickly and wean earlier

• BioGro certified input for organics

HOW TO USE OPTIGUARD™?

• Easy to feed, OptiGuard™ can be mixed into colostrum and milk. Simply stir to reconstitute.

• OptiGuard™ can also be added to your calf-meal mix, or placed directly into feed troughs to allow calves to self-manage their intake.

• Addition rates from 10g per calf, per day - or ad-lib as necessary. Calves will self-manage their intake. You cannot over-feed OptiGuard™.

• Please ensure calves have access to plenty of fresh water.

AVAILABLE FROM YOUR LOCAL VET