X-ZELIT FEEDING RATE RECOMMENDATIONS Prefresh Dry Matter Intake: lbs/cow 22 24 26 28 30 32 lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs Prefresh Dry Matter Intake: kg/cow 10 11 12 13 14 15 kg kg kg kg kg kg % Dietary Phosphorus X-Zelit Feeding Rate: lbs/cow X-Zelit Feeding Rate: grams/cow % Dietary Phosphorus .28-.31% .65 .70 .75 .80 .90 .95 295 325 350 385 410 445 .28-.31% .32-.35% .75 .80 .85 .95 1.0 1.1 335 370 400 435 470 500 .32-.35% .36-.39% .85 .90 1.0 1.05 1.05 1.1 375 410 450 490 500 500 .36-.39% © 2022 Protekta Inc. All Rights Reserved. IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS WHEN SWITCHING TO THE X-ZELIT PROGRAM •Any type of supplemental feeding change(s) need to be introduced slowly •Minimize forage changes during the switchover period •Monitor fresh cows closely during the switchover period and provide timely supportive therapy RECOMMENDED OPTIONS TO REVIEW DURING THE 10-DAY SWITCHOVER PERIOD: 1.Split prefresh into 2 groups: •< 10 days from projected calving date: Stay on DCAD program until calved out •> 10 days from projected calving date: Switch to X-Zelit program 2. R emove all anions from the diet and feed a non-supplemented base diet for at least 5 days: •Implement X-Zelit program after day 5 but before day 10 of the switchover period WORK CLOSELY WITH YOUR NUTRITIONIST TO DETERMINE THE BEST OPTION FOR YOUR DAIRY! VK221101 / Rev. 21.03.23 info@vilofoss.com www.vilofoss.com
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