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This feedlot specializes in “natural beef,” feeding 9,000 heads annually for a major distributor. The study started with 750 heads of 5 & 6 weights, not pre-conditioned, traveling 600 to 2000 miles from California, Texas, and Arkansas.
Historically, the cattle are fed grass hay on day one and processed with deworming and vaccines on day two. Revaccination occurs in 12 days. Standard processing protocols over the past nine years have yielded mortality rates of 1 to 1.5% and pull rates of 13%.
This study started on July 24, 2004, with all 750 incoming heads receiving two (2) one-ounce gel caps on day one of Ramaekers IMMUNE PRIMER. On day two, a pelletized starter ration with one ounce of IMMUNE PRIMER per 5-lb ration was started daily for three days. All cattle consumed approximately 5#’s of ration per day.
At the end of the study, death loss was zero, and only three were treated once for respiratory symptoms.
Natural Beef Feedlot Summary:
Manage Stress By Starting Early Immune Supplementation with IMMUNE PRIMER.
Invest in Health EARLY to prevent the cost of disease management.
A study on somatic cell counts was conducted involving 26 cows with chronically high somatic cell counts. Thirteen cows were randomly assigned to the study group, while the other thirteen formed the control group. Initial testing on August 21, 2003, revealed that the control group had an average somatic cell count of 1,854,811, while the treatment group had an average count of 2,374,000.
During the 60-day study period, the control group received standard mastitis treatment protocols. In contrast, the cows in the study group were given one ounce of Ramaekers Livestock Stress Stable daily for three days, followed by three days off, for a total of three cycles (nine treatments).
Somatic cell count testing was repeated on September 18, 2003. The control group experienced a 10.5% increase in somatic cell counts, whereas the study group saw a significant decrease of 59.7%. This results in a 70.2% improvement in somatic cell counts when compared to the control group.
Of the treated cows, nine returned to production, while only one cow from the control group recovered after receiving heavy medication.
Summary: Mastitis Study
Using an OMRI-listed immune support product can be more effective than drug therapy for mastitis. Ideally, immune support products like LSSS should be used as preventative measures. Additionally, there are no withdrawal times associated with LSSS.
The Fort Bidwell region encompasses the northeastern corner of California, as well as adjacent areas of Oregon and Nevada. Ranching in the Fort Bidwell area primarily consists of private ranches that utilize Bureau of Land Management ranges for grazing beef cattle.
Severe annual calf illness (up to 100% scours) and death (up to 37%) had been observed annually from 1990 to 2001 in a 1200-head cow-calf operation, and years of treatment with numerous antibiotics in several combinations proved unsuccessful. The ranchers had also worked repeatedly with the University of California, Davis College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Washington State College of Veterinary Medicine to ascertain the source of the severe scours that plagued the area. An autogenous bacterin had been developed from the highly resistant strain of enterohemorrhagic E. Coli isolated from local cattle. The effectiveness of this vaccine diminished over time.
The incidence of scour skyrocketed during times of rain, temperature fluctuations, cold stress, and difficulty calving.
The Study:
In January 2002, fifty cows were assigned to the calving study. At birth, the calves were ear-tagged and randomly assigned to either the Treatment group or the Control group.
On days 1 and 2 after birth, the twenty-seven calves in the treatment group received a dose of Ramaekers NEWBORN IMMUNE PRIMER. The twenty calves in the untreated group served as controls.
All calves were branded and vaccinated at 2 to 3 months of age, and the bull calves were castrated. The Treatment group received another dose of IMMUNE PRIMER, while the Control group received nothing. The study calves with their dams were mixed with other cows with calves and cows still due from multiple herds and turned out onto BLM land around April 15th.
After grazing for 5 months, all the calves were returned to the local ranchland for weaning and vaccines, and the Treatment group received one more dose of ADULT IMMUNE PRIMER.
Results & Discussion:
Within the first week of life, 100% of the control calves develop diarrhea, commonly referred to as scours. NONE of the treatment groups experienced any signs of scours.
After observing the difference between the two groups, the ranch owner DEMANDED that the protocol be broken and that the control calves receive IMMUNE PRIMER. The Control calves were given IMMUNE PRIMER for 3 days, after which the diarrhea stopped. This group became designated the Delayed-Treatment group, and the original treatment was renamed the Immediate-Treatment group.
A neighboring herd with similar genetics, herd management, calving times, branding, and a vaccination schedule was now designated as the Control Herd. The only difference was that the Control herd calved at a higher altitude and had a drier climate than the treatment herd, and did not receive the Ramaekers IMMUNE PRIMER formulas.
All the ranchers noted that the Treated calves were easily identifiable, with an estimated 5% to 7% heavier body weight and a more vibrant coat than the untreated calves.
Average Weaning Weights (in pounds)
heifers
steers
Immediate-Treatment
555
594
Delayed-Treatment
547
589
Control Group
500
525
The calves were hay-fed for 25 days after weaning and then sold. Combined Group weight averages are as follows:
All Treats
All Control
Weaning weight
570
514
weaning + 1 month
611
550
weight gain
41
36
Fort Bidwell Study Summary & Conclusions:
Starting at birth, the NEWBORN IMMUNE PRIMER formula proved valuable and economical for preventing and treating calf scours.
Placing the calf’s immune system on a high alert level against impending pathogens proved successful.
Strategically using immune supplementation to establish a wellness platform early in life is key to overall health and performance.
IMMUNE PRIMER is efficient and reliable as a new technology in the area of Wellness Management tools.
Don Bond Feedlot Study evaluates profit for a sixty-cow herd of black Angus in Vernon, Texas. These calves are in the Coleman natural beef program, with a bonus of 100 plus 35 dollars from the Certified Angus Beef Association for nonuse antibiotics. Don Bond has a history of four years from the exact genetics of his 60-cow herd to evaluate the effect of STOCKER/ADULT IMMUNE PRIMER.
Don Bond Feedlot Study: The product was given at weaning at one ounce daily for three days, along with routine processing, vaccination, castrating, and worming. Calves were back-grounded for roughly six weeks before traveling to the local feedlot for finishing. Don Bond retains ownership and has provided complete records with closeout comparisons for the past four years. I have calculated the financial advantage of using STOCKER/ADULT IMMUNE PRIMERon a per-head basis.
Financial Advantage
This year on product
3 year average
Financial advantage
% grading choice( calculating 12 cents per pound bonus for choice vs select on 1300 pound animal)
92.7
85.3
$11.54
Certified Angus beef bonus for choice
$2.59
Dressing % (calculating $1.36 per pound hot carcass)
61.7
62.8
<$11.96>
%sick and treated with antibiotics ( Calculated at 1.5 treatments at $20 per treat)
6
21.3
$4.59
% death loss (calculated at a 500-pound animal at $1.35 per pound)
1.6
1.96
$3.06
Medical cost ( antibiotic cost )
$1.22
$7.51
$6.19
Average daily gain( calculated on 800 # of gain)
3.16
2.83
$83.49
Yard cost savings on 30 days( 253 on feed vs. 283 days at $.25 cents per day)
$7.50
Coleman dropout and CAB loss at $135 per head because of the use of antibiotics.
$20.65
TOTAL
$127.61
Subtract cost of five ounces of product ( $7.00 per ounce )
-$35.00
Net profit per head advantage
$92.61
Bovine Feedlots
A bovine feedlot is a large, fenced area where cattle are kept and fed a grain-based diet until they are ready for slaughter:
Purpose
Feedlots are used to ensure cattle reach a specific weight and provide consistent meat quality and quantity.
Location
Feedlots can be outdoor or indoor, depending on the climate:
Outdoor: These feedlots are standard in drier climates with large expanses of land, such as Texas, Nebraska, and eastern Colorado.
Indoor: These feedlots are standard in areas with higher rainfall and are typically smaller than outdoor feedlots. They have walls and roofs and often have slatted floors to allow manure and other waste to pass through.
Cattle
Cattle are fed a mix of grain, silage, hay, and protein supplements. Their average daily weight gain is between 2.5 and 4 pounds.
Length of stay
Depending on their weight, cattle may spend a few months to nearly a year in a feedlot. The typical stay is slightly less than six months.
Size
Feedlots can contain tens of thousands of animals.
Labeling
Beef products labeled “grain-fed” come from cattle that have spent an average of 50 to 120 days in a feedlot.
Feedlots are also known as animal feeding operations (AFOs) or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs).
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 backgrounded on corn stalks for approximately six weeks. During this time, the control group appeared to catch up with the treated group in body weight; however, after being placed on full rations, the treated group ultimately gained 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 immune function is optimized, the animal can perform up to or beyond its genetic potential.
An OMRI-approved product can prevent an expensive program from dropping out!
Used 180 calves (30 died). No Livestock Stress Formula was used during the study period.
Dairy B
Used 181 calves (only three died). Calves were fed the Livestock Stress Formula during the study period.
Comparison of Dairy A and Dairy B:
Both dairies are located approximately 5 miles apart in Oakdale, California.
They share a similar genetic pool and employ the same calf raiser.
Central California Dairy Cattle Trial
This study took place from October 15, 2002, to January 20, 2003, involving two dairy operations near Oakdale, California. Both operations have consistent genetics and similar illness and death rates for calves over many years. Ramaekers Livestock Stress Stable (LSSS) was delivered to both locations on the same day. Dairy A did not use the product, while Dairy B used it as directed.
During the study period, Dairy A transported 180 calves (with 30 fatalities), while Dairy B transported 181 calves (with only three fatalities).
Follow-up to the Central California Dairy Cattle Trial:
After four years of tracking the calves using Dairy Comp 305 software, the dairyman observed several significant results:
The treated heifers calved at 22 months, compared to 24 months for heifers purchased from external sources.
The study revealed that these heifers produced, on average, 2,000 pounds more milk per year.
This increase in production translates to effectively receiving one free year of milk production for every six years.
These remarkable improvements in herd health, observed through immune supplementation, motivated the dairyman to transition to a certified organic dairy.
Summary:
Initiating early immune education, particularly for newborn calves, can significantly reduce illness rates, enhance profits, accelerate growth rates, and improve overall performance.
In this study, twelve calves from a local sale barn, weighing between 350 and 511 pounds, were evaluated over a 60-day period. This group included four non-castrated bull calves and eight heifers. The calves were purchased and transported to a local veterinarian for processing. Six calves were randomly assigned to the treatment group, while the other six served as the control group.
All calves received antibiotic treatment with Dura-Penn and were also wormed and castrated as necessary. The calves in the treatment group received Ramaekers Stocker/Adult Immune Primer on days 1, 2, 3, and 12. Blood samples were collected twice daily (morning and evening) on days 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 12. These samples were sent to a local veterinary lab to test for cortisol, T4, and insulin levels.
Calf Stress Reduction Study Results:
The findings showed a remarkable 46% reduction in cortisol levels in the treated calves compared to the control group. Additionally, there was a 43% improvement in diurnal rhythm and a 28% improvement in T4 function by day 5. At the end of the 60-day period, the calves that received treatment had a weight advantage of 60 pounds per head over those in the control group.
Calf Stress Reduction Study Summary
SUMMARY: Reducing the stress response (lowering cortisol levels) leads to improved immune function, resulting in better weight gain and increased profits. This pivotal study highlights the importance of preemptive and preventive natural immunotherapy in preventing disease, promoting health, and ultimately enhancing profitability. Our products stand apart from anything currently available on the market.
COMPARISON BETWEEN REGULAR (or standard) & SLOW-RELEASE LSSF
Enhancing the effectiveness of cell-mediated immunity is a necessary supportive therapy for deep abscessation
320% TO 500% INCREASED VACCINE TITERS
In October 2009, 45 steers from Zanesville, Ohio, were delivered to Willow Creek Farms in Tiffin, Ohio, owned by Dr. Robert McClung.
The steers were gate-cut into three groups.
Twenty heads were tagged with ODD numbers. They received the Standard Livestock Stress Stable,
Twenty heads were tagged with EVEN numbers. They received the SLOW RELEASE Livestock Stress Stable and
Five tagged controls to receive placebos.
The Standard group received the product on days 1, 2, and 12; the slow-release group received the product on days 1 and 12; and the controls received placebos on days 1, 2, and 12.
On day 1, all cattle received the same worming and vaccine protocols. In addition, all cattle received a porcine, slow-release parvovirus vaccine and a 5-way leptospirosis vaccine from Solid Tech Bacterin.
All cattle were bled on day 0 for baseline titers of porcine parvovirus and leptospirosis.
On day 12, all cattle received standard vaccine boosters, and the study groups received their second dose of RB LSSS.
On days 21 and 42, all cattle were bled and weighed.
Bovine Vaccine Titer Enhancement Observations by Dr. McClung:
By the second day, ALL of the treated calves had suddenly stopped bawling and were feeding.
On days 3 and 4, all the treated cattle had full bellies and appeared much more active than the controls.
On day 10, some of the groups were visibly depressed and starting to show respiratory signs.
By day 12, 8 of the Standard RB group and 3 of the Slow Release group had respiratory signs.
On day 16, Dr. McClung mass-treated the Standard group with antibiotics and 2 of the Slow Release group.
On day 21, Dr. McClung repeated the antibiotics for the RB group and rebled all cattle in the study.
After suspecting a vaccine failure and consulting with the manufacturer, Dr. McClung sent in titers for IBR, PI3, BVD, and BRSV. The manufacturer also suspected a vaccine failure or mutations in the virus. This was the first time in 5 years that Dr. McClung had problems with immune supplementation and vaccine response.
On day 42, all cattle were re-bled and weighed.
Bovine Vaccine Titer Enhancement
Summary:
Essentially, all cattle in the study had zero starting titers for the swine vaccines
Both viral and bacterial components of the vaccines responded very strongly to Natural Immune Supplementation, ranging from a 320% to 500% increase in titers
Also discovered was a delayed loss of vaccine immunity or a Prolonged Duration of Immunity.
