Provita Animal Health

Lameness: a critical issue for ewe and lamb health

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Lameness negatively impacts not only welfare but sheep performance too.  Persistent lameness can lead to reduced weight gain, metabolic diseases in pregnant ewes, reduced birthweight of lambs, mis-mothering and poor colostrum production by ewes (Harwood et al., 1997; Henderson, 1990).   The subsequent cost alone of lameness to the sheep industry is estimated to be €5 million annually.  Footrot is the most common … Read more

Tackle lameness before it hits your bottom line

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The current grazing season has been a stark contrast to 2018 for many, with plentiful grass supplies available to grazed livestock throughout the country.  Even this can have its drawbacks, especially for lambs, with a greater likelihood of scald occurring.  Recent weeks have seen increased enquiries to Provita relating to sheep lameness and the Hoofsure … Read more

Bud Guard 500ml New Product

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NEW PRODUCT:  BUD GUARD for after debudding  BUY 1 GET 1 FREE at participating outlets while stocks last Bud Guard spray for after debudding  is the latest new product from Provita Animal Health. Bud Guard 500ml contains organic acids and essential oils (antibacterial and antifungal properties).  It is antibiotic free and It contains a unique … Read more

Maximising Ewe & flock performance with Provita Advance+ Silage Inoculant

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Maximising Ewe & flock performance with Provita Advance+ Silage Inoculant Every farmer would like control of factors beyond the farmgate, but this cannot be the case. With both beef and lamb prices volatile, there is obvious uncertainty what future prices.  Nevertheless the majority of farmers are resilient to this and been through this all before, … Read more

Provita at NSA Northern Ireland

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Provita at NSA Sheep N.Ireland – Visit Stand 57 for Special Show Offers! https://www.nationalsheep.org.uk/events/nsa-sheep-northern-ireland/ Provita Animal Health are delighted to be exhibiting at NSA Sheep Northern Ireland once again at Ballymena Livestock Mart for another fantastic event on Monday 1st July 2019. ProVitaMin Sheep drench is an ultra-concentrated oral liquid to counteract deficiencies in sheep … Read more

Visit Provita at Balmoral 2019 – Stand AP47

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Provita are delighted to be exhibiting at Balmoral Show, 15th – 18th May 2019.  Visit us in the Agri-Pavilion, stand AP47 for great show offers on all ranges and animal health advice – with a focus on increasing milk yield.

Vital Boost: Should be offered to a freshly calved cow within 1 hour after calving for maximum effect to provide vital nutrients and minerals to combat common postpartum disorders, and boost cows in early lactation or suckling. Vital Boost contains complementary ratios of essential macronutrients to enhance milk fever prevention and it offers high energy for immediate cow recovery after calving.

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Hoofsure Konquest Against Antibiotics!

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Provita developed Hoofsure Konquest hoof gel in conjunction with Queens University Belfast and Roger Blowey. Konquest hoof gel is a concentrated blend of organic acids and essential oils.  It is formulated to possess bio-adhesive and potent penetrating action so it sticks to the skin and hoof and effectively gets to the source of infection.  Provita have ongoing studies with Konquest hoof gel versus commercially available antibiotic aerosol sprays.  Early results have been very promising.  Cure rates are an impressive 75% after 28 day revisits for selected active DD lesions.  For this study, Konquest was applied under gauze and lightly wrapped before removal in the parlour not more than 24 hours later.  These early results are certainly encouraging and confirmed anecdotal results seen in the field from commercial users.

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NEW PRODUCT: BUD GUARD for after debudding

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Bud Guard is the latest new product from Provita Animal Health to spray on wound after debudding. It is antibiotic free and contains a unique film-forming agent that creates a water-proof barrier to help prevent contamination and aid quick wound healing.  The physical barrier from the spray helps to seal the wound and reduce bleeding if accidentally hit by calves when returned to pens or pasture.

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