HVS Liquid Gold Dairy is a chelated mineral and vitamin drench for dairy cows and heifers. It is made for HVS Animal Health in Co. Down and is given by mouth at the points in the lactation cycle when demand on the cow is highest. Farm Vet Services supplies it in 2.5 litre and 5 litre packs.
What is HVS Liquid Gold Dairy?
It is a liquid dairy cow mineral supplement that delivers trace minerals and vitamins in one measured drench. The zinc, manganese and copper are supplied in chelated form, which means each mineral is bonded to an amino acid. According to HVS, this can improve how well the cow uses the mineral. It is a nutritional supplement and not a veterinary medicine, so no prescription is needed.
Key benefits
- Trace minerals and vitamins together in a single drench.
- Chelated zinc, manganese and copper.
- Timed around drying off, pre-calving and pre-service, when cows are already being handled.
- A practical alternative when daily bagged minerals are hard to feed, for example to dry cows at grass.
- Formulated for the dairy herd, with a separate Cattle version for beef and suckler stock.
HVS Animal Health reports that, in its on-farm trials, cows drenched before service showed stronger heats and improved conception rates. Cows drenched at drying off were described as keen to milk after calving, with livelier calves. However, these are the manufacturer’s findings, and results will vary between herds.
Who is it for?
The product is intended for milking cows, dry cows and in-calf or bulling heifers. It suits herds on grass and forage-based diets, because trace element supply from forage can be uneven and hard to predict.
When do dairy farmers use it?
- At drying off: HVS guidance is a 100 ml dose at drying off, or four to six weeks before calving.
- Before service: cows and heifers are commonly drenched ahead of first service.
- In-calf heifers: dosed in the weeks before calving.
Dose rates for other classes of stock are printed on the container. Therefore, always check the pack label before dosing, because the label is the final guide.
How to give HVS Liquid Gold Dairy
Give it by mouth with a drench gun set to the correct dose. If the herd already receives boluses, in-feed minerals or other trace element products, speak to your vet first, so that minerals such as copper are not oversupplied.
Pack sizes
HVS Liquid Gold Dairy comes in 2.5 litre and 5 litre containers. At the 100 ml cow rate, 2.5 litres doses 25 cows and 5 litres doses 50 cows. Select your size from the options on this page.
We also list two promotional packs that include a free drench gun: Liquid Gold Dairy 5L + FREE Drench Gun and Liquid Gold Dairy 2 x 2.5L + FREE Drench Gun. The standard packs on this page do not include a gun.
Dairy, Cattle or Sheep: which Liquid Gold?
Each product in the range is made for a different class of stock. This one is for dairy cows and heifers. HVS Liquid Gold Cattle is aimed at growing and finishing cattle, dairy replacements and suckler cows, while HVS Liquid Gold Sheep is for breeding sheep and lambs.
Frequently asked questions
What is HVS Liquid Gold Dairy?
HVS Liquid Gold Dairy is a chelated mineral and vitamin drench for dairy cows and heifers. It is a nutritional supplement given by mouth, not a veterinary medicine.
What is HVS Liquid Gold Dairy used for?
It is used to supply trace minerals and vitamins to dairy cows and heifers at times of high demand, most often at drying off, before calving and before service.
What is the dose rate for dairy cows?
HVS guidance is a 100 ml dose at drying off, or four to six weeks before calving. Always follow the pack label for your class of stock.
How many cows does a pack dose?
At the 100 ml cow rate, a 2.5 litre pack doses 25 cows and a 5 litre pack doses 50 cows.
Does the standard pack include a drench gun?
No. The standard 2.5 litre and 5 litre packs do not include a gun. A free drench gun is only included with the two promotional listings marked + FREE Drench Gun.
What is the difference between Liquid Gold Dairy and Liquid Gold Cattle?
Liquid Gold Dairy is formulated for dairy cows and heifers. Liquid Gold Cattle is for growing and finishing cattle, dairy replacements, beef cattle and suckler cows.
Buy HVS Liquid Gold Dairy from Farm Vet Services
Choose your pack size above and order online from Farm Vet Services. You can also browse our other cattle mineral and vitamin supplements, or contact our team if you would like advice for your herd. We have five branches across Northern Ireland.
Manufacturer information: HVS Animal Health, Liquid Gold Dairy.
