Dairy cattle feed & nutrition
Reap the benefits of the health and nutrition expertise at Vitalac, a company that has been supporting professionals in the livestock industry for over 30 years. As a French manufacturer, Vitalac develops high-quality mineral and nutritional solutions for dairy cow feeding. Our solutions are perfectly adapted to the nutritional requirements of cows throughout the different stages of production. They are aligned with the objectives of dairy cattle breeders.
Vitalac, a specialist in dairy cattle health & nutrition, offers reliable, effective and innovative solutions to:
- Optimise production performances
- Guarantee the health of dairy cows
- Control animal production costs
- Improve profit margins
Our dairy cattle products
Minerals
Minerals for dairy cow feeding
Complete ranges of products to respond to all types of contexts on animal farms. Whether its growth, reproduction, immunity or production, our minerals are specially formulated to meet the needs of dairy cows. Our minerals are designed to adapt to the forages and cereals used.
VITACARTE
VITAFORM
VITANAT
Glucose precursors & Anionic salts
Glucose precursors for dairy cattle
Discover our products designed to help cattle farmers support blood sugar levels and boost performances. Our glucose precursors offer precise solutions for your animal’s needs, especially around the calving period.
Anionic salts
Palatable and effective anionic solutions for safe calving and a good start to lactation. Anionic salts help dairy cows breeders to prevent disorders around the calving period, improve milk production and fertility, improve ingestion and maintain proper body condition and improve colostrum quality.
GLYCOLINE
GLYCANION
Rumen-protected amino acids
Amino acids for dairy cattle
Boost the efficiency of protein in rations for high-potential dairy cattle through rumen-protected methionine and lysine. Amino acids allow to : increased fat and protein levels, increased milk production, reduced health issues and metabolic disorders, reduced nitrogen losses, improved gross margin on feed costs...
MELYSSA
LYSAPROTECT
Milk replacers
Dairy cattle milk replacers
Discover our range of milk powders designed to support the growth and digestive health of young calves. The Genilac range has two essential effects: on the one hand on the growth of calves by doubling their weight between birth and 56 days, on the other hand by neutralising toxins and limiting the risk of diarrhea for the best possible digestive functioning.
GENILAC GUARDIAN
GENILAC GOLIATH
Nutritional specialties
Nutritional specialties for dairy cows
Farm-proven concentrates designed to target specific and recurring problems on dairy cattle : digestive disorders, reproductive problems, deficiencies in trace elements and vitamins, stress, slowed growth, heat stress dehydration...
Grain and ration optimisers
The X range for a fresh approach to protein
gain in protein autonomy and feed efficiency, make the most of your cereals, and improve your cows' rations. Secure the ration of your dairy cattle by controlling the pH of your cereal and the rumen for better digestion. Reduce your soy and rapeseed intake thanks to the increase in protein allowed by our products.
XL GRAIN
RUMIX³
Mycotoxin binders
Mycotoxin binders for dairy cow
Safeguard dairy cattle rations with natural solutions that offer long-lasting effectiveness. Our mycotoxin binders for dairy cattle consist of natural products such as aluminosilicates and clays. Adsorbent substances bind mycotoxins in dairy cattle feed and neutralize their toxicity. Also, addition of live yeasts boost the natural desactivation capacity of the flora in the rumen.
Preservatives
Preservatives for silages, grains and rations
Our preservatives are used for grass and maize. Indeed, silage is a method of preserving fodder during which preservatives must be added. Preservatives are designed to prevent the development and growth of fungi, moulds and pathogenic bacteria, and boost the performance of your dairy cow's diet.
Programmes dedicated to each critical phase of the dairy cow's life
A cow’s nutrition requirements change throughout the course of her life. Growing heifers do not require the same ration of nutrients as an adult lactating cow. You can adapt the diet to the physiological stage - for lactating or dry cows, heifers, calves - with Vitalac’s feed, minerals and nutritional products.
It is important to prepare rations that are specifically suited to the different stages of a dairy cow’s life. From the dry period to the restart of lactation to calving, each stage requires careful preparation and a re-evaluation of the nutrient intake. Dairy cattle should consume enough forage material to meet their nutrition requirements. Adding various supplements and additives to the feed can ensure the health and productivity of dairy cattle. The ration evolves during the life of the dairy cow and it is necessary to plan a specific feed plan with a protein, energy and cereal content which will vary according to the objectives or difficulties.
A cow with a loss of appetite, lameness or mastitis? Stressed animal as a result of weaning? Vitalac has solutions for all these difficulties.
our publications
- Space - Rennes
- Dairy and beef cattle
- Suckler cows
- Dairy cows
- Fattening cattle
Video | What expertise can Vitalac bring to cattle farms?
Read the article- Space - Rennes
- Ruminants
- Dairy and beef cattle
Video | Why are mineral supplements so important for ruminants?
Read the article- Dairy and beef cattle
- Heat stress
Is it hot outside? The keys to keeping rations fresh and palatable
Read the articleFlexibility and quickness
Vitalac is committed to keep dairy cows in good health through good nutrition and to boosting herd performances with products designed to maximise profit margins. Because we understand that your market and your needs are specific, we’ve developed a broad range of products and knowledge of conditions in the field to respond to all types of contexts with tailored solutions.
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Study of the market context
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Identification of your objectives
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Tailored, flexible solutions
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Technical and sales support at your customers’ sites.