FAQs for Calves

Here are some of the most common issues which dairy farmers face, and here’s how MYLO® can help their calves thrive.

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My calves are underweight, what can I do?

When you supplement your calves milk or hard feed with MYLO®, you’ll see how its special formula is designed to help calves gain weight and wean earlier. Recent studies show calves on MYLO® were heavier at weaning (56 days) and had heavier gastrointestinal tract organs compared with those that weren’t*.

Calves on MYLO® are up to 6kg heavier than those on standard feed*.

*University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science 2019.

02

How can I be confident using MYLO® will stop health issues in my calves?

When a calf gets sick, it can have a negative effect on not only your animal’s welfare, but also its future productivity. Using MYLO® gives your calves stronger immunity, establishing the right microbes in the intestinal tract to suppress disease-causing organisms. This minimises stress on the immune system, allowing calves to grow into healthier cows.

MYLO® helps calves grow into healthier cows.

03

How can I ensure my calves will grow into productive cows?

It’s common knowledge that healthy calves grow into productive cows. With MYLO®, you can rest assured your calf is getting the goodness it needs to grow into a top performer. MYLO® is proven to accelerate the development of the rumen and improve digestibility of feed, leading to improved nutrient absorption.

MYLO® improves nutrient absorption in calves*.

*University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science 2019.

FAQs for Cows

Meanwhile, we know adult cows face several health challenges over the course of their lifetime, including:

        • Pathogens
        • E coli
        • Salmonella
        • Staphylococcus
        • Respiratory Syncytial Virus
        • Rotavirus
        • Coccidiosis
        • Cryptosporidium
        • Rumen health
        • Mastitis
        • Genetic issues
        • Lameness
        • Reproductive Problems
        • Diarrhoea

With so many potential issues facing your herd, MYLO® provides each cow a greater chance to enjoy a healthier, more productive future.

01

Are my cows healthier when they’re on MYLO®?

Our science says yes. When you look out across your herd, it’s important you see shiny coats and happy animals. That’s when you know nothing’s wrong. MYLO® is a scientifically proven product that’s already relied upon by thousands of cows for the health benefits it offers, like improved milk production and reduced somatic cell count. With MYLO®, you can increase your return on investment and proactively look after your animals’ health.

More than 66,000* cows already rely on MYLO® for health and productivity benefits.

*As at 11 April 2023.

02

Can I produce more milk for less and still be sustainable?

In short, yes, you can. MYLO® has been scientifically proven to improve cow health at the same time as increasing production and milk quality. So when you feed cows MYLO®, you can look forward to healthy animals that produce more milk and better returns.

Cows in a University of Queensland study in 2019, which were fed MYLO®, increased milk production by 3.3%.

03

I’m worried about my animals getting sick. How can MYLO® help?

Your cows are your livelihood. So you want to know you have healthy, happy animals who are producing as much milk as possible, and you can’t afford to slow down production if one of them gets sick. MYLO® is an easy to use feed supplement that’s proven to improve cow health.

It introduces an effective quantity of live bacteria into the rumen where it increases the production of volatile fatty acids, the main source of energy for dairy cows. It also provides good bacteria which compete with pathogens for nutrients in the gut, and can produce active antimicrobial substances which inhibit the growth of pathogens.

Cows fed MYLO® see a decrease in health issues.

Find out what else the farmers have been asking us about MYLO®.

Q: What is the shelf life of MYLO®?

A: Six months from the date of manufacture. See the label on your drum to find that date.

Q: What does MYLO® cost?

A: $250 plus GST for a 20L container, $2500 plus GST for a 200L container and $10,500 plus GST for a 1000L IBC.

Q: Where should I store MYLO® or Great Land Plus®?

A: Out of direct sunlight and in a cool place.

Q: How much MYLO® should I feed my calves – or cows – each day?

A: We recommend 10mL per head per day.

Q: Does MYLO® affect the development of the gut when we provide it to our calves?

A: Yes – and in a positive way. We have found in our studies the gut develops faster in calves that receive MYLO® as a supplement in their diet.

Q: Will feeding antibiotics to sick calves on the MYLO® supplement affect the number of good bacteria in its system?

A: There’s a lot of evidence (and much more investment) into probiotics in humans and the evidence points to beneficial bacteria, or probiotics, helping strengthen immune systems. The evidence we’re starting to see out of MYLO® is your calves get better development and the beneficial bacteria outcompetes the harmful bacteria and pathogens in calves’ guts. We always want beneficial bacteria to win for a healthier calf or cow.

Q: Can MYLO® affect the immune system in my animals?

A: Generally, evidence points to probiotics having a positive affect on the immune system by modulating responses in various ways.

Q: Should I stop feeding my calf MYLO® if my animal is sick and on antiobiotics?

A: If your vet has recommended your animal going on antibiotics, we recommend you take your vet’s advice. Terragen advocates for the responsible use of antibiotics and does not see a reason why you shouldn’t supplement your animals’ daily feed regime with MYLO® whilst using antibiotics responsibly.

Q: Is it recommended that I continue supplementing MYLO® to my calves after they have weaned?

A: Yes. MYLO® is for calves and cows.

Q: When should I start using MYLO® on my calves or cows?

A: Terragen recommends supplementing calves with MYLO® from the first day they are born. Farmers can continue to supplement their cows’ feed with MYLO® every day.

Q: Should you mix MYLO® with water?

A: No. Every farm is different and may have different standards of water. Water could hold bad bacteria, which when mixed with MYLO®, may not give the full benefits of the product. Mixing MYLO® with water adds too many risky variables so Terragen would not recommend mixing the feed supplement with water.

Q: What results am I going to notice with MYLO®?

A: Both our studies and farmers’ stories have shown MYLO® produces results. Our studies say MYLO® is proven to help calves wean earlier and gain weight. Meanwhile, farmers say their calves have a healthier, shinier coat when on the feed supplement.

Also, our studies show MYLO® helps cows:

– Increase milk productivity

– Reduce somatic cell count

– Maintain body condition, which may improve their ability to reproduce.

Q: Should we hold our milk for a few days to allow time for MYLO® to properly mix in?

A: We recommend adding MYLO® to fresh milk being fed to calves on a daily basis.

Q: How many times a day should I feed my calf MYLO®?

A: You can give MYLO® to calves either once or twice a day – as long as it’s 10mL per calf per day and it’s getting consumed.

Q: What is the colour of MYLO®?

A: MYLO® is a golden-brown colour.

Q: Can I pour MYLO® back into a drum after I’ve taken some from the drum, but haven’t used it all?

A: We recommend finishing using a drum or container before starting the next one.

Q: Is Terragen looking at new formulations for MYLO®?

A: Terragen is always looking at ways to improve its products for the benefit of farmers.

Q: Is there a withholding period for MYLO®?

A: No.

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