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ALLTECH 14 North Canterbury News, April 8, 2021 ANIMAL CARE/HEALTH Energy boost ... Cows sometimes need aboost in metabolisable energy. PHOTO: SUPPLIED Apractical option for filling the energy gap At this time of the year, it is not uncommon to see autumn calving herds having areduced appetite after calving and spring herds not gaining enough weight before drying off. This can have serious consequences: For the autumn calving herds to not reach expected milk production targets and budgets, as well as possibly affecting fertility results down the track; and for spring calving herds, the challenge would be to reach targeted calving body condition score later in August. This could be attributed to many different reasons, but regardless of the cause, the common approach is to try to fill the energy gap, which happens after calving and to try to increase metabolisable energy (ME) content in the diet for the cows to gain weight before winter. Many of our customers find that the most costeffective and quickest way to fill this gap is to use bypass or rumenprotected fats as asource of extra energy. There are many different products in the current New Zealand market, including prills, flakes, calcium soaps, Matt Cassineri and triglycerides, to name afew. Each will represent different quantities of energy available to the cow. Obviously, you want the product that will supply your cows with more energy and value per dose. Alltech’s Energy BC will fill the energy gap without taking space from other feeds in the rumen. It is a100% natural vegetable source of fat, with the right balance of saturated fatty acid (C:18 and C:16) to improve fertility and body condition without losing milk production. Unlike other rumen protected fats, because of its form, it is highly palatable and with no odour that can put the cows off their feed. If you feel that your cows are not performing as planned, Energy BC may be the solution. This product should be fed for only ashort period until the cows recover their normal appetite and intake increases. If you are interested in knowing more about this solution, call Alltech’s area manager, Matt Cassineri, on (027) 208 4606 or email matt. cassineri@alltech.com. Seasonal surge ... Many kittens are in the care of charities around the country. Charities seek homes for legion of kittens By DAVID HILL Cat rescue organisations throughoutthe country are looking for families to adopt animals as the kitten season comes to an end. The SPCA has put out anationwide call for more fosterfamilies to look after vulnerable kittens, catsand sick animals as kittenseason pushesresources to the limit. In North Canterbury, Cat Care Incorporated president Betty Jones says her group is wellsupported by foster parents. ‘‘We are coming towardsthe end of kittenseasonand it’s been quitebusy. We’ve taken in alot of feral cats and we’ve had goodsuccess. ‘‘We’ve got 25 foster parentsand they all takeindifferenttypes of cats, so we’ve coped with the demand.’’ Cats needing to be rehomedare promoted on the Cat CareIncorporated page on Facebook, she says. ‘‘We’re looking for an inside home for a wee tabby cat. She’sabout 1yearold and she cameinfrom afarm with two kittens. ‘‘She has half of her back paw missing, but she’s been spayed and she’sbeen checked by the vet,who says she’sOKto be rehomed.’’ 2366865+ 2366789 Calf Bedding Material Premium Woodchip suitable for many applications Minimum delivery 30m 3 For price and availability please contact Steve Murphy Limited Boarding Kennel &Cattery Specialists We are proud to offer: •clean friendly facilities •personal interaction •experienced working with companion animals •strong rural backgrounds •large exercise areas •specialists indog handling & obedience ACountry Home Boarding Kennel and Cattery 03 314 7067 or 027 440 1205 Email martin@sml.co.nz Phone 03 327 9181 We are committed to offering the best in compassion, m attention tion & specialised care 256 Amberley Beach Rd info@acountryhome.co.nz PHOTO:FILE Cat Care has severalkittens in its care which will needtobe rehomed soon. Anyone wanting to support Cat Care can join the ‘‘Kitten Coffee Club’’ by donatingthe price of acoffeeweekly, fortnightly or monthly, or contact the group through the website, catcare.org.nz. The SPCAsays its centres around the country are almost fulltocapacity,with more than4000 animals in its care —the vast majority beingcats and kittens. The callfor foster familiescomesas researchshows thatstaying in ahome environment helps animals recover better from sickness or injury, and it helps withconfidence and socialisation. SPCA general managerofoperations Sam Powell sayskittensare not adopted out until theyare strong and healthy,and old enough to have been desexed, microchipped, vaccinated and receive flea and wormtreatment.Hence the need for foster families. “We havethousands of kittenswho need careinhomes throughout New Zealand, at least until they reach the stage wherewecan prepare themfor adoption. ‘‘This is why we needtoexpandour networkoffoster families because we are overwhelmed at the moment.” Kitten seasonstretches into autumn and thisyear is no different, Mr Powell says. “Not only does fostering help freeup space for other animals needing help, but it’s also beneficialfor those that are too young or sick to be adopted, and needa warm, safe place in which to grow and develop. “A centre environment can be stressful for some animals, so being in ahome environment will help them develop and recovermuch faster.” For moreinformation on becoming a foster parent go to www.spca.nz/adopt.
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