Have you Herd... Animals can get Stressed!?!

The difference between humans and animals is very small when it comes to how stresses affect health and how to treat these problems. Just like humans, when under stress, animals may experience stomach problems such as diarrhea, constipation, and discomfort.

• Environmental stress (cold & heat)
• Birthing
• Traveling
• Kenneling
• Vet visits/treatments
• Training
• Change in feed
• Change of environment

When should DFM’s be used?

The effectiveness of DFM’s depends on when they are used. The best response is observed during the following situations:

• Daily. Many stressful situations can not be anticipated.
• For incoming feedlot and stocker cattle
• Sick Pen
• Following de-worming
• During hospital treatment
• During and after antibiotic therapy
• To help maintain appetite
• During digestive disorders
• During incidences of diarrhea (scours)
• Pregnancy
• At birthing (freshening)
• At weaning and other diet changes
• Traveling
• Kenneling
• Intensive Training
• Colic

Feed DFM's to...

A variety of animal species including:

• dairy & beef cattle
• calves
• swine
• sheep
• goats
• poultry
• equine
• dogs
• cats
• and other household pets

Fun Fact

Newborn animals do not have bacteria in their intestine. The intestine rapidly becomes colonized by natural means from the mother and the environment. Studies have shown providing DFMs to an animal at birth plays an important role in the growth and health of animals.

>>The World of DFM's can be Confusing