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At Mervue our company mission is to discover and develop innovative animal nutraceutical products to maximise the health and wellbeing of cows worldwide. Each product in the Mervue Ruminant Range has been veterinary formulated to provide effective nutritional support to the immune system and metabolic health of the cow.
All Products(9)
Rumen Function
1
Ketosis
1
Antacid
1
Post Calving Recovery
2
Cow Liver Function
1
Fertility, Thrive & Embryo Transfer
1
Milk Fever
2
Post Calving Recovery

First Drink

A specially developed topical liquid spray fluid for tail, ear and flank biting in pigs.

A unique formula containing a combination of ingredients which:

✓ Reduces incidence and severity of tail biting

✓ Supports healing

✓ Supports the reduction of lesion severity

✓ Wards off biters

✓ Is safe to use with pigs

Key Features

  • Easy to apply
  • Has a carefully selected unpleasant and repellent taste
  • Has a bright blue colour & sticky texture for good coverage
  • Improves pig welfare
  • Supports healing after tail biting outbreaks
  • Reduces impact of tail, ear and flank biting on bitten pigs
  • Reduces likelihood of repeated biting outbreaks
  • Reduces likelihood of condemnations
  • Lowers susceptibility to secondary infections in bitten pigs
  • Potential to decrease antibiotic usage

Feeding Instructions

Apply Shield Plus generously to the affected tail and surrounding area of the pigs in the pen.
• Spray every two days
• Repeat as required

SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE
Warnings: The product may cause eye irritation. In case of contact with the eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Gloves should be worn when using the product. Avoid hand to mouth contact. Wash hands after use.

First Drink

Recovery Drink for Freshly calved cows
By providing FirstDrink after calving the cow recovers quickly from calving and is given a very good start to lactation and subsequent fertility.
First Drink is formulated to support:
✓ Boosts dry matter intake after calving ✓ Rehydration after calving ✓ Reduces the risk of displaced abomasum ✓ Reduces the risk and severity of ketosis & milkfever

Feeding Instructions

FirstDrink is a water soluble powder. Add 700 g (shown on jug) to 15 to 20 litres of warm water and mix in a bucket. Offer to the cow immediately after calving. FirstDrink contains high levels of natural sources of Beta carotene which will cause colour spotting during the mixing process.

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