How to Raise a Healthy, Productive Dairy Cow.
Raising a productive cow begins the moment the calf hits the ground. Follow this clean, practical path from day one to peak milk—and use the right Dairyverse support at the right time.
0–24 HOURS: COLOSTRUM = LIFE
- Feed 4L within 2 hrs, another 2L by 12 hrs (adjust for breed/size).
- Dip the navel, dry the calf, provide warmth and clean bedding.
- Offer warm water after first feeding.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Late/low‑quality colostrum
- Dirty bottles/teats
- Cold housing and drafts
WEEK 1–4: MILK PHASE, STRONG START
- Milk or replacer at body temp (37–39°C), consistent schedule.
- Calf starter + soft hay from week 1.
- Clean water available all day.
Dairyverse at this stage (from 1 month): Ndamaplus® — 12.5 g/day
- Promotes daily weight gain
- Counters stunting
- Reduces post‑weaning stress
- Boosts immunity
- Sets up timely heat later in life
MONTH 1–3: WEANING WITHOUT SETBACKS
- Wean gradually once the calf eats enough starter (target 1–1.5 kg/day).
- Keep feed fresh; avoid sudden ration changes.
- Keep pens dry; control flies and coccidia.
Continue Ndamaplus® — 12.5 g/day (1–3 months)
Keeps growth on track and prevents the classic post‑weaning slump.
MONTH 3–15: GROWING HEIFER → FUTURE COW
- Balanced ration (quality forages + minerals + enough energy/protein).
- De‑worm, vaccinate, control ticks.
- Track growth with a weigh‑tape; aim for steady frame and body condition.
Ndamaplus® — 25 g/day (3–15 months)
- Sustains average daily gain
- Prevents stunting
- Strengthens immunity
- Smooth transition to puberty and timely heat onset
12–16+ MONTHS: BREEDING READINESS
- Breed on weight/size, not age alone (target adequate body condition; consult your vet/AI provider by breed).
- Heat detection: tail paint, activity, visual signs morning/evening.
Fertility+® — 50 g/day (900 g pack) for heifers with heat/fertility challenges
- Fixes delayed & silent heat
- Improves conception rates
- Supports safe delivery later (helps reduce dystocia & retained afterbirth)
PREGNANCY & DRY PERIOD: BUILD A STRONG FINISH
- Good comfort, clean water, low‑stress handling.
- Final 60 days (“dry period”): high‑quality forage, controlled energy, minerals.
Tranzpro® — 18 days BEFORE calving + continue 36 days AFTER
- Improves udder health
- Prevents retained afterbirth
- Boosts appetite around calving
- Speeds recovery and pushes faster to peak milk
FRESH COW & EARLY LACTATION (DAY 1–60): TURN ON THE TAP
- Plenty of comfy lying space, cool water, total mixed ration (TMR) or balanced feeds.
- Watch for milk fever, ketosis, metritis; act early.
Stay on Tranzpro® for the first 36 days postpartum to maintain appetite, recovery, and udder health.
Add Booster+® — 18‑day course (use for fresh cows that need a lift or any milking cow lagging in yield):
- Enhances metabolism (high protein & energy)
- Increases milk yield
- Aids recovery after illness
- Improves body condition
- Helps counter delayed heat onset in milking cows
(You can run Booster+® during early lactation while on Tranzpro® if the cow needs both support streams; if unsure, consult your vet/nutritionist.)
THE PAYOFF
Follow this lifecycle plan and you’ll see:
- Fewer calf losses & growth checks
- Heifers that cycle on time and conceive earlier
- Smoother calvings and quicker return to feed
- Higher, more persistent milk yields
Healthy calves become champion cows. Dairyverse just makes the road smoother.
Where to get Dairyverse products
Find us at Tumaini House, 5th Floor, Moi Avenue (next to Kencom House), Nairobi.
We also deliver free nationwide via your nearest bus/Sacco. DM/call with your location and contact.
Important: Always keep your vet/AI provider involved for vaccinations, disease control, and breeding timing specific to your herd.
