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Proper Techniques on how to drench a dairy cow.


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Drenching on the Rise

Experts see a trend to rumen therapy to reduce costly problems with transition cows. Read our drenching article as featured in Western Dairy Business as well as Dairy World by IBA.

For generations, dairymen have given buckets of warm water to new fresh cows, knowing that calving was a tough job and resulted in large fluid loss. Re-hydrating the cows simply made sense. Today, researchers and dairy producers know more about the science …

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The Drench-Mate Advantage

• Easy to operate — drenching can be done safely with one person
• Three models in different capacities to suit operations of all sizes
• Also suitable for feeding calves
• Made from durable, high-quality materials
• All fittings made with corrosion-resistant brass and stainless steel

The Drench-Mate is a unique, high-quality system specifically designed for pumping fluids into ruminants. It features a long 10-foot hose which reaches the bottom of the rumen. Since the cow’s lungs are located in front of the rumen, shorter esophageal tubes on competitive products severely increase the risk of pumping fluids… Read More

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55th Annual Hoard’s Dairyman Round Table

Four Round Table participants talk about how they get the most bang for their buck. Labor-saving devices, cow health improvers, and keeping people happy save… and make these dairy producers money.

 

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