ProfeSTART® Electrolyte Powder

Oral, non-antibiotic isotonic energy and mineral salt supplement for calves, foals, kids, crias, fawns, piglets, dogs and cats. Suitable as a first feed for brought-in or stressed calves, lambs and pigs, and as a supplement for racing animals.

WHY PROFESTART ELECTROLYTE?

ProfeSTART Electrolyte is a non-antibiotic isotonic energy and electrolyte supplement for calves, foals, kids, crias, fawns, piglets, dogs and cats. Suitable as a first feed for brought-in or stressed calves, lambs and pigs, and as a supplement for racing animals.

BENEFITS

• Application – convenient formulation; animals can be left on milk feeds; liquid or powder options.
• Performance – balanced formulation; quicker response and turnaround observed.
• Price – exceptional value versus bicarb-based alternatives.

ZERO-BICARBONATE FORMULATION

Although all alkalising agents have similar effects, acetate has several advantages over bicarbonate:
1. Acetate helps sodium and water to be absorbed in the small intestine but bicarbonate does not;
2. Acetate is a source of energy but bicarbonate is not;
3. Acetate will not alkalinize (raise the pH) in the abomasum or true stomach whereas bicarbonate will (i.e.
creates an environment which may encourage the overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria in the small intestine);
4. Acetate does not interfere with milk whereas bicarbonate is known to interfere with milk curd formation.

ISOTONIC SOLUTION

Commercial electrolyte preparations vary in the amount of particles dissolved in the solution. Most products
are “hypertonic” containing a very large amount of glucose in the preparation. This will draw water out of
the intestine, instead of into it, in order to equalize osmolarity on both sides of the intestine.
In contrast, “isotonic” solutions have a similar amount of particles in the solution as is normally found in the
bloodstream. This prevents water being drawn out of the intestine after ingestion.
Isotonic solutions provide a better option for restoring lost fluids and electrolytes for routine use.

STRONG IRON DIFFERENCE

“Strong ion theory” encourages the use of products that deliver an excess of strong cations (sodium and
potassium) relative to the concentration of strong anions (chloride) in order to help correct a portion of
the acid-base balance in the blood.
While most commercial products fall well short of the required SID range, ProfeSTART ELECTROLYTE
complies with the SID recommendations providing a balanced formulation.

• Energy (sugars)
• Salts of VFA’s
• Sodium Chloride
• Potassium
• Functional Fibre
• Vitamin C

FEEDING GUIDELINES

To be fed as a supplement in between normal milk/milk replacer feeds.

If the animal displays weak reflexes or refuses to drink, seek immediate veterinary advice.

All solution should be consumed within 24 hours of mixing.

MIXING RATE

Dissolve 60g into 2L of clean drinking water (40°C).

Note: As a supportive measure during times of stress, disease, ill-thrift and gastric upset add FortiMILK® GREEN to all electrolyte feeds.

CALVES

Offer 2L of fresh solution per head 2-3 times per day for 2-3 days or until hydration is normal.

FOALS

Offer 2L of fresh solution per head 2-3 times per day for 2-3 days or until hydration is normal.

LAMBS-KIDS-CRIAS & FAWNS

Offer 100-200mL of fresh solution per head up to 6 times per day for 2-3 days or until hydration is normal.

PIGLETS

Offer 30-40mL of fresh solution 3-4 times daily. A litter of piglets can consume 2-3L daily. Individual weaner pigs can consume 1-2L daily.

DOGS-CATS

Offer fresh solution using the following guide: