New Insights on the Immunological Benefits of Probiotics for Calves

By: Dr T.B Barragry PhD MSc MVB MRCVS Probiotic Actions Very significant advances have been made in clarifying the scientific mechanism of action of probiotics with respect to their interactions with the gut microbiome and on the development of immunity in the gut barrier itself. These interesting new probiotic mechanisms are largely threefold: The Gut … Read more

Marketing Executive

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES We are currently recruiting for a creative and dynamic Marketing Executive.  The successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of marketing developments within the business.  From the creation of new marketing materials such as literature, advertising, social media, videos and website to creating and updating product packaging and label artwork. Develop … Read more

Trace Elements for Lambs

Written by Dr T.B Barragry PhD,MSc,MVB,MRCVS Physiologically, lambs are precision instruments and can be prone to a great number of health and productivity problems while on pasture. Adequacy of nutrient intake by the young lamb can be hit and miss in many cases, depending on weather conditions, soil type, parasitism, pasture quality and herbage type. … Read more

Increasing numbers of milk producers are turning to colostrum replacements

The growing threat of Johne’s Disease in Northern Ireland is encouraging significant numbers of dairy farmers to offer bespoke colostrum replacements to newborn calves. A case in point is Katesbridge milk producer John McGaffin, who farms with his father Hubert. The pair milk 125, mainly autumn calving cows, a mix of Holstein and Ayrshires. The … Read more

Production Manager

Provita Eurotech Ltd is a privately owned company engaged in the development, manufacturing and marketing of natural animal health products.  We operate out of two sites from purpose-built GMP licensed facilities for the manufacture of animal health products. The Production Manager has responsibility for the management of product and process implementation, manufacturing, inventory management and distribution … Read more

Graphic Design & Digital Marketing Executive

Role Graphic Design & Digital Marketing Executive   Responsible To Head of Marketing   Based At Donaghcloney Site   Salary Competitive – based on experience   OUR PURPOSE Provita Eurotech Ltd is a privately owned company engaged in the development, manufacturing and marketing of natural animal health products.  We operate out of two sites from purpose-built … Read more

Antibiotics: Replace, Rethink & Reduce, says the EU -Probiotics Can Be a Real Replacement Here

The Costs of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Antibiotic resistant pathogenic bacteria (Superbugs), currently responsible for 700,000 deaths a year, could kill more people than cancer by 2050 at a cost of £63 trillion to the global economy according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – the ability of micro-organisms to resist antimicrobial treatments, … Read more

Provita Promist – Clear the air and reduce antibiotic usage

During autumn calving, a major health problem which can affect new-born calves is pneumonia. Provita Promist is a proprietary blend of natural organic acids, essential oils and wetting agents which together improve conditions of housed stock.  Natural organic acids in Promist lower the pH in the air creating an environment inhibitory to harmful bacteria and … Read more