Preventing diarrhea and airway infections
As a dairy farmer, you do everything you can to ensure your calves grow as fast as possible during the first weeks of their life. High growth rates during this period are known to result in a healthy and productive life as a dairy cow. With that in mind, young calves can best avoid diarrhea and airway infections. By giving Kalvolac CAIR, you – the dairy farmer – are not only focusing on high growth rates but also providing protection against airway infections via the milk powder. “Herbs, spices and essential oils have been used in producing Kalvolac CAIR, that help keep the airways healthy,” explained Hans Maas, adding that CAIR is exclusively available as part of the Kalvolac milk powder range. “CAIR is a combination of Care and Air, referring of course to caring for the airways of your animals.”
Hans Maas
Development specialist
Extensively tested at trial farms
The ‘recipe’ for the ingredients in CAIR has obviously not been made public, but Maas was able to reveal a number of the ingredients: eucalyptus, mint, ginseng, ginger and oregano. “It’s a ‘black box’ of components that encourage enzyme activity and improve digestion.” Before CAIR was placed on the market, it was extensively tested at trial farms. “We observed 33% less problems with airway infections and 33% reduced consumption of medicines for airway problems,” explained Maas, offering two obvious advantages.
For all milk powder systems
Not only the effect but also the use of Kalvolac CAIR has been extensively tested. “It can be used in all milk powder systems,” explained Maas. “Whether you feed your calves twice a day by bucket, or via an automatic drinking machine, Kalvolac CAIR does not go lumpy; it always dissolves perfectly.”’
CAIR innovation
Our CAIR® milk replacers contain the unique ingredient CAIR, which supports respiratory health. CAIR is a blend of herbs and essential oils that contribute to the natural cleansing capacity of the lungs and free airways. Learn more about our CAIR innovation.