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Practical use of probiotic derived from earthwormson ticks in dairy herd
Results of using HPP Probiotic by Fanie Oosthuizen Witbank
2007/2008
- 70 hectare Pasture consisting of kukuju, rye and clover established in 2008.
- Total of 350 animals kept on pastures (milkers & followers)
- Had to dip bi-weekly with pour-on dips which was changed regular.
- Redwater and gallsickness was prolific and terramycin and dizene were used. 4 litres of Terramycin la was used per month.
- The vet was involved and blood send to Onderstepoort but none of the medication made a difference.
- 60 cattle died.as a result of the outbreak. Costing for year
- Dip-R2800/month = R 33600.00
- Terr. LA R1300/month =R15600.00
- Dizene R 900/month= R 10800.00
- 60cattle @ R6000 = R360000.00
- Total = R420000.00
- Loss of income due to reduction in milk, weight loss and oestrus cycle disruption is not taken in account.
Attended a Natural Organic Course in October 2008 and started using HPP Probiotic derived from earthworms.
· Due to the severe ness of disease and desperation, 1 dessert spoon was fed to each animal
· On 3rd day all animals improved and infection stopped
· Cow dung became firm on 3rd day as well without any hay.
2008/2009
- Dipped once in December 2008
- No more Redwater , gallsick and Hartwater infection till present date, October 2009
- Butterfat increased by 0.75%
- Anti-biotics only used for injuries or the odd lung infection
- All calves reared with no diarrhoea
- No more hay fed to animals
Total cost on medicine and dips less than R10000 for year
Published:2009-11-22