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Health and transition cow performance

The transition period, spanning the weeks around calving, is the most critical phase in a cow’s lactation cycle. During this time, metabolic and hormonal changes strongly influence milk yield and overall health.
By managing the transition period, from a feeding point of view:

Cow is prepared for the onset of lactation, ensure optimal lactation curve
Cow antioxidant status, inflammation and immune function are improved, helping to stave off metabolic challenges, and inflammation immediately postpartum.

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At Adisseo, we deliver science-based nutritional solutions designed to strengthen immunity and support metabolic adaptation during the transition period.

Our approach helps optimize health, performance, and sustainability. Through innovative nutrition, we create the right conditions for a smooth start to the new lactation phase.

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Health benefits of methionine

Methionine is an essential amino acid that plays a vital role in maintaining cow health during lactation and the transition period.

It consistently improves liver function during the transition period.
It plays a key role in Immunometabolism to enhance immune response
It boosts antioxidant levels (glutathione and taurine) contributing to reduce oxidative stress

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Health benefits of Selenium (Se)

Selenium (Se) is essential for maintaining overall health in dairy cows, thanks to its powerful antioxidant and immune-supporting properties.

Supports Immune Function & Disease Resistance, Selenium strengthens immune defenses, reducing susceptibility to infections and improving recovery.
Protects Against Oxidative Stress, as a key component of glutathione peroxidase and a lot of selenoproteins playing major roles in redox system.

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Importance of Mycotoxin management

Mycotoxins in feed can weaken immunity and increase susceptibility to metabolic and reproductive issues.

Effective mycotoxin control is essential to maintain cow health, ensuring resilience against stress and optimal performance throughout lactation.

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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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Unike Plus

Maximum protection against broad-spectrum mycotoxin contamination and their consequences on the animals.

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Toxy-Nil

Toxy-Nil is a reliable protection against moderate-level mycotoxin contamination.

PoultryRuminants

Smartamine® M

Smartamine® M is the highly cost effective encapsulated source of protected DL-methionine for ruminants.

Ruminants

MetaSmart®

MetaSmart® is isopropyl ester of methionine hydroxy analogue (HMBi).

Ruminants

Selisseo®

Selisseo® contains 100% hydroxy-selenomethionine (OH-SeMet), a pure and highly available form of organic selenium that helps animals fight oxidative stress.

PoultrySwineRuminantsAquaculture

Unike Plus

Maximum protection against broad-spectrum mycotoxin contamination and their consequences on the animals.

PoultrySwineRuminants

Toxy-Nil

Toxy-Nil is a reliable protection against moderate-level mycotoxin contamination.

PoultryRuminants

Microvit® E Promix 50

Microvit® E Promix 50 is a vitamin E source. Composed by 500,000 IU of tocopherol (vitamin E) / gram (100% in all tocopheryl acetate form).

PoultrySwineRuminantsAquaculture

Smartamine® M

Smartamine® M is the highly cost effective encapsulated source of protected DL-methionine for ruminants.

Ruminants

MetaSmart®

MetaSmart® is isopropyl ester of methionine hydroxy analogue (HMBi).

Ruminants

Selisseo®

Selisseo® contains 100% hydroxy-selenomethionine (OH-SeMet), a pure and highly available form of organic selenium that helps animals fight oxidative stress.

PoultrySwineRuminantsAquaculture

Unike Plus

Maximum protection against broad-spectrum mycotoxin contamination and their consequences on the animals.

PoultrySwineRuminants

Toxy-Nil

Toxy-Nil is a reliable protection against moderate-level mycotoxin contamination.

PoultryRuminants

Microvit® E Promix 50

Microvit® E Promix 50 is a vitamin E source. Composed by 500,000 IU of tocopherol (vitamin E) / gram (100% in all tocopheryl acetate form).

PoultrySwineRuminantsAquaculture

Milk$mart

The Milk$mart calculator allows you to estimate the impact of AA balancing on IOFC.

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Why choose our solutions?

Adisseo's ruminant solutions offer scientifically backed nutritional strategies designed to improve animal health, optimize feed efficiency, and enhance overall productivity. By focusing on precise nutrient delivery , improving palatability and mitigate challenging conditions (such as oxidative stress or Mycotoxins challenge) , our technologies help ruminants make better use of feed, leading to higher milk yields or weight gain with lower environmental impact. Adisseo also supports producers with technical expertise and tools to tailor nutrition programs, helping farms achieve sustainable and cost-effective performance.

Contact us today to explore our innovative strategies and find the right solution for your specific needs. Together, we can safeguard your livestock and enhance your bottom line.

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