No. Start Strong helps calves get the energy and appetite they need to consume maximum colostrum.
Don't lose a calf to a slow start. Start Strong® for Calves provides early energy to help calves stand and nurse faster for maximum colostrum protection.
Start Strong is an oral energy and appetite drench that helps calves get moving and nursing when they need it most.
How to Use Start Strong:
Microfused Essential Oils
Ralco pioneered Microfused technology to ensure essential oils remain stable and effective through the digestive tract. This supports gut integrity and performance during early-life stress.
Actifibe Prebiotic
Unlike traditional approaches that disrupt the gut microflora, Actifibe selectively nourishes and protects beneficial bacteria along the entire digestive tract, supporting immune development and digestive resilience in young calves.
"We calve in some seriously cold weather, and Start Strong gets our chilled calves up and nursing so fast. It's a must-have at every birth."
– Bill, Montana
"I used Start Strong on a weak calf and had it up and sucking within an hour! I've never had one that responsive. I’ll continue to use it and recommend it to others. Well done guys!"
– Nadean, Iowa
No. Start Strong helps calves get the energy and appetite they need to consume maximum colostrum.
It's most effective when given as early as possible, especially to weak, chilled or slow-to-nurse calves. It can be given to every calf though to jumpstart appetite and maximize colostrum intake.
Start Strong can be given to all calves and is most commonly used when calves need extra support at birth.
No. Start Strong is shelf-stable but we recommend it be stored at room temperature out of direct sunlight and not allowed to freeze.
Typically, yes. The only consideration would be if you’re administering a live agent orally. With those applications, we recommend that you use Start Strong first and then follow with the second product after 1 hour.
While Start Strong helps calves get up and nursing at birth, Rapid Strike™ is designed to support calves through digestive stress if it hits.
Together, they cover the most critical early-life challenges:
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