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Dec 16
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Dec 16
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Konquest hoof gel reduces lameness
Provita has just launched a new hoofcare product that has been designed to assist with hoof management on dairy farms.
Provita Konquest hoof gel should be used for wrapping on hoof infections.
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- Foot Infection Before Konquest
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- One minute after Konquest
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- 17 days after Konquest
The product combines organic acids and tea tree oil in a highly concentrated gel which have potent penetration action. The product has advanced bio-adhesion properties which help the gel stick to skin and hoof. Konquest is formulated to remain stable in warm weather but flexible in cold weather allowing it to be spread easily in all conditions.
Co Armagh dairy farmer Graham Smith milks 80 cows – a mix of Ayrshires and Holsteins. Traditionally, the weeks after housing tend to throw up more problems with hoof infections than is the case at any other time of the year.
“We had to house the milking cows a full month earlier than would normally be expected because of the very wet weather in late September and October,” he explained.
“No matter how often we scrape out, feet problems tend to raise their head once we get the cows inside. And 2011 has proven to be no different in this regard. A freshly calved cow developed quite a bad a foot infection just over a week ago. Upon washing the foot the inflamed red area between the digits was very visible.
“The decision was taken to use Konquest on the infected foot. We applied the product, using the tube and then pressed the gel into the affected area using a paper towel.
“I was very genuinely surprised with the results achieved. Within minutes the inflamed area had changed from being ‘angry red’ in colour to a pale cream while the next day the actual locomotion of the cow had improved dramatically.
“We have kept a particular eye on the cow in question over the last few days and she is now totally sound on all four feet.”
Graham concluded:
“I know that Provita recommend the use of a bandage with Konquest. However, the results we achieved without going to those lengths were genuinely impressive.”
Konquest was developed in conjunction with Queens University and has been successfully trialled on 4200 hooves on farms across Northern Ireland over the past year.
While Konquest should be used as part of a routine herd management programme in severe cases farmers should consult their veterinarian about combining antibiotics along with hoof wrapping for better results.
Konquest is easy to use on skin lesions around the hoof, just scrape off or wash dead tissue, cover affected area with gel and apply a hoof wrap bandage where necessary . Remove bandage after 3 days. Repeat 7 days later if required. For claw lesions, trim hooves and follow the same process.
Konquest is now available in 300 ml silicone type tubes with a RRP of £15. Averaging 10g per wrap, a tube will typically give 30 applications – costing only 50p per usage. A limited introductory deal of buy 1 get 1 FREE is available.
For more information call Provita’s Tommy Armstrong on 07720101444 or 08003284982. E mail info@provita.co.uk
Dec 2
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Winter Fair Show Special Offer
The Complete Hoofcare Range: A complete product range to optimise hoof health in dairy cattle.
To coincide with the Winter Fair Show we have a special offer. Buy 3 x 20 Litres Hoofsure Endurance and get 1 Hoofsure Combat and 1 Hoofsure Konquest FREE.
Visit us at Stand A5, Thursday 8th December, King’s Hall, Belfast
For further information visit www.provita.co.uk/hoofcare or contact Tommy Armstrong on 07720 101444
Nov 11
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Nov 9
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Proven research attracts veterinarians to the Provita booth at the AABP
Brazilian veterinarians interested in Provita’s innovative approach to Research and Development
Recent research conducted by Queen’s University, Belfast attracted veterinarians from the world-over to the Provita booth at the Amercican Association of Bovine Practitioners’ Conference.
David Jones, Biomaterial Science Chair, Queen’s University, Belfast recognises that there are many products and chemicals that have been used for footbath solutions. A major difficulty in making an informed choice has been availability of a consistent and reproducible method for testing the performance of each under conditions that would mimic those on farm. Therefore, in testing the solutions, one of the conditions tested was when solid matter is left standing in solution for 24 hours. Copper, formaldehyde and Hoofsure Endurance were tested. Hoofsure Endurance demonstrated a consistent efficacy profile under test conditions while copper and formaldehyde failed to meet the test criteria.
Export Manager, Stephen Haslam commented:
“Canadian and US veterinarians have found dairy farmers to be enquiring more and more about safe alternative footbathing products to copper and formalin with proven efficacy. Veterinarians were interested in the independent research conducted by Queen’s University into footbathing solutions. Veterinarians from Brazil were also fascinated by the technology behind Provita Combat. We are delighted with the response we received to our latest research and will continue to share our expertise at the forthcoming conferences.”
Nov 9
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World Dairy Expo a Platform for New US Dealers
Roger Blowey explaining the impact of lameness to US farmers
Provita had a busy few days at the World Dairy Expo in Madison when over 300 industry professionals, including hooftrimmers, farmers and veterinarians visited the Provita booth.
Provita is committed to research and product development and we were proud to sponsor the seminars lead by Roger Blowey.
Roger presented informative and entertaining discussions on hoof care during his three seminars at World Dairy Expo. Roger Blowey’s special interests are preventative medicine and the interaction of nutrition, disease and environment on the productivity of livestock. He has lectured extensively on these subjects over the world and has written numerous original papers and books on a wide range of livestock topics. Dairy farmers and hooftrimmers gleaned in-depth knowledge into the cause and control mechanisms of lameness as well as benefitting from ‘hot off the press’ research on the impact of digital dermatitis.
US Regional Sales Manager, Kevin Marmor commented:
“As a result of the World Dairy Expo, we have acquired five new dealers in the USA. Dairy farmers were keen to find innovative ways of tackling the recurring problem of digital dermatitis (hairy warts). It gave us great pleasure to provide not just the solutions but the information and education necessary to help control this recurring hoof health issue.”
Oct 27
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Product Offers
From time to time we work with our distributors to offer great deals on our products. As we announce them we’ll feature them here on our web site, as new announcements.
To find out about our latest offer just click on the Special Offers button on the right side-bar and that will take you to a full list of all current offers.
Sep 13
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Provita Sponsors Lameness Seminars at World Dairy Expo
Provita is committed to farmer education and is proud to be the sponsor of the lameness hoofcare seminar at the World Dairy Expo, being held at Madison, October 4-9. Dairy farmers and those involved in the dairy industry are invited to attend the lameness seminar featuring Roger Blowey, in the Waubesa room at 10:30 on 4th, 6th and 7th October. The seminar will focus on lameness prevention, improving hoof health and using a daily footbath for the prevention of foot infections. Hooftrimmers can also benefit from Roger Blowey extensive experience in this field and are invited to attend a talk focussing on hooftrimming, hoof structure and hoof trimming techniques in the Kegonsa room, October 5th at 10:30.
Roger Blowey (FRCVS) is a specialist in cattle health and production and is particularly interested in preventative medicine and the interaction of nutrition, disease and environment on the productivity of livestock units. He is the author to the book, Cattle Lameness and Hoofcare and has had experience in helping farmers and veterinarians worldwide battle lameness in dairy cattle. He will also be available to address individual questions at the end of the conference.
This conference is now over…but read more about Roger’s talks here.
Sep 13
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Meet us at Booth 612
Provita will be informing leading veterinarian practitioners of their extensive research in probiotics and hoofcare management at the 2011 AABP Tradeshow at the 44th Annual Conference of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners in the America’s Center, St. Louis, Missouri on September 22-24, 2011.
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners is an international association of over 5,000 members organized to enhance the professional lives of its members through relevant continuing eduction that will improve the well being of cattle as well as the economic success of their owners. The AABP tradeshow is a two-day show with a diverse group of attendees. The AABP Conference provides continuing education for veterinarians that work with dairy and beef cattle.
Provita technical experts will on hand at booth number 612 to discuss how their research will improve animal welfare.
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