Supporting Dairy Cow Health for Lifetime Performance and Sustainable Milk Production

The health of dairy cows is a key factor in ensuring optimal milk production and, ultimately, the sustainability of the farm. However, the dairy industry faces continual challenges that significantly impact mortality, morbidity, and overall milk yield at the farm level.

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3 dimensions of consequence in case of animal disease

Animal diseases disrupt milk production, causing economic losses and reduced reproductive performance. They also raise animal welfare concerns due to increased veterinary costs and animal suffering. Environmentally, they contribute to potential antimicrobial resistance, higher carbon emissions per unit of milk, and risks of zoonotic transmission. Overall, these diseases negatively impact animal health, human health, and the environment.

At the individual level, diseases such as mastitis have both immediate and long-term consequences. In the short term, they lead to reduced milk production and increased veterinary costs. Over time, they contribute to higher morbidity rates and involuntary culling, threatening the efficiency and profitability of dairy farms.

A closer look at the root causes of health problems reveals that the transition period, generally defined as the last 3 weeks of gestation and the first 3 weeks of lactation, is particularly critical.  

During this time, cows experience a decline in dry matter intake (DMI), weakened immune function, increased inflammation, and oxidative stress.

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Adisseo’s Science-Backed Solutions for Dairy Health

To mitigate disease-related milk production losses and strengthen cows’ natural defenses, Adisseo provides targeted nutritional solutions that support dairy cows to ensure their lifetime performance.

The transition period, from late gestation to early lactation, is a the most critical phase in a dairy cow’s productive cycle . It's not just a passing stage  —it’s the foundation of future performance.

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Conclusion

By contributing to dairy cow health and ensuring long-term productivity, Adisseo’s solutions help dairy producers improve the lifetime performance of their herds. 

This contributes not only to better farm efficiency but also to the overall sustainability of dairy production. 

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Related solutions

Product names and availability may vary by region, please contact your local Adisseo representative for more information.

Smartamine® M
Smartamine® M is the highly cost effective encapsulated source of protected DL-methionine for ruminants.
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MetaSmart®
MetaSmart® is isopropyl ester of methionine hydroxy analogue (HMBi).
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Selisseo®
Selisseo® contains 100% hydroxy-selenomethionine (OH-SeMet), a pure and highly available form of organic selenium that helps animals fight oxidative stress.
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Optisweet
Optisweet is a synergistic combination of high-intensity sweetener components to stimulate early feed intake.
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Gusti Plus
Gusti Plus improves the palatability of feeds and supplements to make them more acceptable to the animal.
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