Probiotics Revolutionizing Dairy Farming: Faster Cow Cycling Schedules

Milton farmer Wills reports unexpected benefits from using Probiotic Revolution’s Rumicell, with cows cycling significantly faster post-calving. Data showed a reduction in return to heat from the national average of 42 days to just 24 days. “First season I used Rumicell just to the milking herd, cycling premating was phenomenal,” Wills explains. Notably, his 3-week submission rates increased to 93%, up by 5%, without needing Metrichecking or CIDRs. After switching to Rumicell, which combines live yeast with selected bacterial strains, and using Probiotic Revolution products like SuperStart Lead Feed, Wills noted reduced sub-clinical ketosis and metabolic issues in his herd of 480 cows.

This supports quicker cycling, especially when probiotics are administered pre- and post-calving. Chris Collier from Probiotic Revolution highlights the use of nine probiotic strains to prevent metabolic problems, contributing to rapid cycling times. Even under work pressures leading to the cessation of the probiotic regime, differences in cycling time among cows became apparent, emphasizing the importance of consistent use in transition diets or water troughs to improve mating outcomes.