Back to News How Omega 3 Supplement Supports a More Productive Dairy Herd
When milk price drops, it is natural to look across the system for places to save money. Feed often comes under pressure first, but cutting the wrong inputs can cost far more in the longer term. Fertility is one of those areas. It is easy to overlook, yet it has a direct and lasting impact on milk sold, cow health and the financial performance of the whole unit.
Every cow needs to calve regularly to maintain yield. Once fertility begins to slip, the cost to the business quietly increases. A lengthening calving interval or a higher number of stale cows reduces output and ties up cubicles. Extra inseminations increase semen costs. More vet visits and reproductive treatments soon add up. Late born heifer calves disrupt replacement planning and slow the progress of your herd. Delays in beef calf sales impact cashflow. Some cows could end up being culled earlier than planned.
These are real costs, even if they do not always appear on the monthly feed bill. For many farms, they far outweigh any short-term saving made by removing a key supplement.
At UFAC, we work closely with dairy farmers across the country, and we understand the pressure the current milk market is creating. Our role is to help you protect the performance of your cows so the business remains resilient, productive and ready for the future. One of the most effective tools available is our Omega 3 Supplement.
How Omega 3 Supplement Works
Omega 3 Supplement provides high levels of EPA and DHA. These are long chain omega 3 fatty acids sourced from quality marine oils. They play a proven role in supporting egg development, egg quality and embryo retention. In simple terms, they help cows get in calf and stay in calf.
By improving the environment for early embryo development, EPA and DHA support more reliable conception and reduce the risk of early embryo loss. This is particularly valuable during the dry and transition periods, when the next lactation is already being shaped.
Easy to Feed and Highly Efficient
Omega 3 Supplement fits easily into the ration with a low daily feed rate of 75 to 150 grams, with most herds feeding around 100 grams per head per day. It can be fed at any stage of lactation, but dry cows and transition cows benefit the most as this is when the foundations for fertility are set.
Alongside its reproductive benefits, Omega 3 Supplement delivers a high energy value of 25.5 ME. This supports the immune system and frees more of the cow’s energy to go toward milk production.
A Practical Step That Protects Future Profitability
When margins tighten, every decision has to pay its way. Cutting back on fertility support is rarely a saving. A cow that gets in calf easily, calves when you need her to, and moves quickly back into productive milk is a cow that earns her keep.
Omega 3 Supplement offers a simple, cost-effective way to protect fertility during a challenging milk market. UFAC has long specialised in nutritional solutions that deliver real on farm impact, and we are here to help you navigate the months ahead with confidence.
If you would like to discuss how Omega 3 Supplement could support your herd, speak to UFAC or your feed supplier. We are ready to help you get the best from your cows.
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