With FreshStart™, your cows calve with ease, thrive through transition, breed back better, and repeat—lactation after lactation.
4:1 ROI
Fewer issues, greater efficiency, more profit—boosting your bottom line.
Ideal for use in heifers & adult cows.
more free time
Fewer sick cows frees up time for other tasks, quality family time, and building of a lasting legacy.
ANTIBIOTIC STEWARDSHIP
Supports farm initiatives to reduce use of antibiotics.
no withdrawal period
No milk or meat withdrawal period due to GRAS ingredients (Generally Regarded As Safe).
Post-calving problems & THE ReproBIOME™
The transition period is a critical time for dairy cows, marked by significant stress, hormonal changes, and a weakened immune system. These factors, combined with the risk of bacterial infections, can disrupt the reproductive microbiome (ReproBIOME™) and lead to reproductive failure. FreshStart™ protects this transition period to help cows reach their full production potential.
Challenges in calving
Tough on cows
Calving is not only physically damaging to cows, but their immune system, hormone levels, and overall stress levels are disrupted. This makes her more susceptible to infections post-calving. Read more
Bacterial invasion
Cows don't calve in a super-clean environment like a hospital; they calve on dairy farms. Pathogenic bacteria from the environment can easily enter and colonize the reproductive tract, leading to infections. Read more
Disrupted reproBIOME™
Trauma, stress, and invasion of pathogenic bacteria can severely disrupt the reproBIOMETM. This disruption is the root cause of many acute fresh-cow infections, metabolic issues, and long-term reproductive complications. Read more
Consequences
Infections
Trauma, stress, and harmful bacteria severely disrupt the reproBIOMETM. The damaged microbiome allows bacteria to multiply uncontrollably and colonize the reproductive tract, leading to post-calving infections like metritis, endometritis, and pyometra. Read more
Inflammation
A bacterial infection of the reproductive tract correlates with extensive local and systemic inflammation. This disrupts metabolism, leading to common fresh cow disorders like ketosis and hypocalcemia. Inflammation in the post-calving uterus delays involution. Read more
Delayed cyclicity
Inflammation in the enlarged uterus significantly delays its return to normal size. This delays the resumption of regular cycles pushing back the first heat, and potentially reducing the effectiveness of synchronization. Read more
Challenges in calving
Tough on cows
Calving is not only physically damaging to cows, but their immune system, hormone levels, and overall stress levels are disrupted. This makes her more susceptible to infections post-calving.
Bacterial invasion
Cows don't calve in a super-clean environment like a hospital; they calve on a dairy farms. Pathogenic bacteria from the environment can easily enter and colonize the reproductive tract, leading to infections.
Disrupted reproBIOME™
Trauma, stress, and invasion of pathogenic bacteria can severely disrupt the reproBIOMETM. This disruption is the root cause of many acute fresh-cow infections, metabolic issues, and long-term reproductive complications.
Consequences
Infections
Trauma, stress, and harmful bacteria severely disrupt the reproBIOMETM. The damaged microbiome allows bacteria to multiply uncontrollably and colonize the reproductive tract, leading to post-calving infections like metritis, endometritis, and pyometra.
Inflammation
A bacterial infection of the reproductive tract correlates with extensive local and systemic inflammation. This disrupts metabolism, leading to common fresh cow disorders like ketosis and hypocalcemia. Inflammation in the post-calving uterus delays involution.
Delayed cyclicity
Inflammation in the enlarged uterus significantly delays its return to normal size, ultimately delaying the resumption of regular cycles, pushing back the first heat, and potentially reducing the effectiveness of synchronization.
how freshstart™ helps
FreshStart™ is a specially formulated intravaginal probiotic designed to prepare and protect the reproductive tract before and after calving. By incorporating FreshStart™ into your pre-calving and post-calving routines, FreshStart™'s supplementation of the reproductive microbiome can help:
- Optimize freshening
- Improve transition cow health
- Enhance reproductive performance
Dairy cows on FreshStart™ can thrive through the transition period, breed back efficiently and stay in the herd longer to reach their full production potential.
when to use - PRE-CALVING & POST-CALVING
Pre- and post-calving doses work together to support a healthy and balanced reproBIOME™ throughout the transition period. Pre-calving administration allows probiotics time to engraft and helps prepare and protect the reproductive tract for calving, while post-calving administration helps repair, restore, and rebalance the reproBIOME™ following calving.
At dry-off & close-up
For: Adult cows.
Instructions: Administer two doses (20 mL) of FreshStart™ at dry-off, then administer one more dose (20 mL) 1-3 weeks prior to the expected calving date. After calving, administer a double dose (20 mL) to cows and first-calf heifers right before leaving the fresh pen (preferably after a 7-10 day waiting period after calving).
This option may be coordinated with existing dry-off and close-up protocols.
FreshStart™ Calendar Math:
Subtract 14 to 21 days from ECD (Expected Calving Date) and round to the one day each week you will administer FreshStart™.
Healthy Cow Support:
For further support in adopting FreshStart™ and/or to create cow lists in DC305 or BoviSynch, please contact us at +1 (833) 776 7734 or moo@healthycow.ca
Alternative Administration Programs: Multiple FreshStart™ administration programs are available to accommodate different farm workflows. Contact us to determine the protocol that best fits your operation. Light restraint is needed to safely administer FreshStart™.
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what dairy farmers have to say
Natasha Stein Sutherland
Co-owner & Herd-Manager | Stein Farms | LeRoy, NY.
As an industry, I believe we need to move towards a preventative mindset. ProPreg™ is now a key tool in our toolbox to prevent reproductive problems. If we can reduce any hindrance to a cow transitioning to peak production we believe it is worth the investment. With ProPreg™, we are looking at treating cow’s health holistically instead of piece by piece like IV's and injectables.
Jeff Nonay
Owner | Lakeside Dairy | Sturgeon County, AB.
ProPreg™ has become an integral part of our pre and post-calving routine. By helping maintain a healthy reproductive microbiome, ProPreg™ supports the immune systems of the cow and calf. Since we have been using ProPreg™, reproductive problems have notably reduced. ProPreg™-treated cows and their calves are just better. It has definitely improved my bottom line.
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