Selekt Off Feed 785 g – Rehydrate & Restart the Rumen
Selekt Off Feed 785 g – Rehydrate & Restart the Rumen
What is Selekt Off Feed?
Selekt Off Feed is a beige, fully soluble powder formulated for fluid therapy in inappetant adult cattle. Dissolve one 785 g sachet in 20 L of warm (≈ 38 °C) water and administer via drench gun or Selekt Pump. The blend supplies targeted antacids, macro-minerals, live yeast and a traditional herbal appetite stimulant, giving you a one-shot solution to cows that “go off their feed” after calving, surgery or metabolic upset.
Why choose Selekt Off Feed?
Powerful energy & pH buffer – 500 g calcium propionate provides a direct glucose precursor and mild antacid action, correcting sub-clinical ketosis and stabilising rumen pH.
Rapid electrolyte correction – 80 g potassium chloride reverses mild hypokalaemia common in anorexic cows and displaced abomasum cases.
Essential magnesium – 150 g magnesium sulphate 7-hydrate supports calcium metabolism and neuromuscular function, helping cows stand and feed.
Live yeast (50 g) repopulates beneficial rumen flora, speeding the return to cud-chewing and normal fermentation.
Gentian root (< 1 %) is a bitter herb proven to stimulate appetite and gastric motility, encouraging feed intake sooner.
Fully pump-compatible – dissolves without grit, so it won’t block hoses or Selekt drencher tips.
How it works
Propionate enters the Krebs cycle to generate glucose, lifting blood sugars and energy.
Potassium & magnesium correct electrolyte deficits that suppress appetite and rumen contractions.
Live yeast out-competes opportunistic pathogens and boosts cellulolytic bacteria.
Gentian bitters trigger cephalic-phase digestion, increasing saliva and rumen buffering.
Composition (per 785 g sachet)
| Ingredient | Amount | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium propionate | 500 g | Glucogenic energy, antacid |
| Magnesium sulphate 7-H₂O | 150 g | Mg supply, osmotic driver |
| Potassium chloride | 80 g | Corrects hypokalaemia |
| Dry yeast culture | 50 g | Restores rumen flora |
| Gentian root | <1 g | Appetite stimulant |
Directions & Dosage
Dissolve entire 785 g sachet in 20 L hand-hot water; stir until fully dispersed.
Administer to the rumen via drencher or Selekt Pump.
Repeat after 12 h if the cow is still off feed, or as directed by your vet.
Provide palatable forage and easy access to fresh water post-drench.
Tip: Combine with Selekt Restore™ electrolyte if the cow is also dehydrated.
When to use
Loss of appetite post-calving or surgery (e.g., LDA correction)
Cows with mild ketosis but good demeanour
Transition cows showing low rumen fill or scant dung
Support during transport stress or diet change
Safety & Withdrawal
Complementary feed; zero meat & milk withdrawal. Store unopened sachets cool and dry; use immediately once opened.
FAQs
Can I give it to heifers or goats?
Yes — dose by live-weight (approx. 200 g per 200 kg bodyweight) in 10 L water.
Will it treat severe acidosis?
Selekt Off Feed contains buffers but is designed for inappetance; for acute lactic acidosis use Selekt Antacid first, then Off Feed 12 h later.
Does it replace IV therapy?
No — it complements IV glucose or electrolytes by correcting rumen environment; always follow veterinary advice in critical cases.
Available in 1 sechet or a box of 12 sachets
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