October 2004
Colorado Natural Beef Study Findings:
- 66% Reduction in sick cattle (BOVINE RESPIRATORY DISEASE)
- INCREASED AVERAGE DAILY GAIN
- 100% Reduction in Deaths
- OMRI Listed Product
A study was conducted on Black Angus steers shipped from Oregon to Greeley, Colorado. Study calves (419 heads) were given Ramaekers Stocker/Adult Immune Primer by bolus on day 1 and blended with the feed on days 2, 3, and 12. Control calves (180 head) were given a placebo on an identical schedule. Both groups received the same vaccines and worming.
Weights, illnesses, and deaths were tracked for 30 days. The results revealed a 1.2-pound-per-day advantage for the treated calves and a 66% reduction in illness. The control group experienced 12 deaths due to Bovine Respiratory Disease compared with 0 deaths in the cattle treated with Ramaekers Immune Primer Formula.
Follow-up: Immediately following the study period, all cattle were back-grounded on corn stalks for approximately six weeks. During this time, the control group seemed to catch up with the treated group in body weight, but after being placed on full rations, the treated group finished with an estimated 70 pounds of extra gross weight.
Colorado Natural Beef Study Summary:
- Investing early with Ramaekers Immune Primer Formula promotes early Immune Education and Immune System Activation, leading to healthier animals and increased profits.
- In this and several other studies, we have demonstrated that when the immune function has been optimized, the animal can perform up to or beyond its genetic potential.
- An OMRI-approved product can prevent an expensive program from dropping out!