MYLO®’s effect on the live weight of calves.
Independent research by the University of Queensland.
The long-term productivity benefits of improving health and growth of calves in their early stages of development is well documented and understood.
The Good Clinical Practice Research Centre at the University of Queensland’s School Veterinary Science conducted a double blinded, controlled, randomised study to evaluate the efficacy of Mylo® on the live weight of pre-weaned dairy calves.
Results:
Calves in the Test Group were 8.4% heavier, and uniformity of liveweights was better, at weaning age compared with calves in the Control Group (p=0.02).
Average and total feed intake did not differ between the groups.
The initial histological examination of the organ tissue of the gastrointestinal tract indicates the treated animals exhibit accelerated development of gut structures. There was an observed increase in the surface area of the lining of the gut.
Independent research by the University of Queensland.
The long-term productivity benefits of improving health and growth of calves in their early stages of development is well documented and understood.
The Good Clinical Practice Research Centre at the University of Queensland’s School Veterinary Science conducted a double blinded, controlled, randomised study to evaluate the efficacy of Mylo® on the live weight of pre-weaned dairy calves.
Conclusion:
Calves in the Test Group were heavier at weaning (56 days) and had heavier gastrointestinal tract organs compared with calves from the Control Group, while average and total feed intake did not differ between the groups. These observations warrant further study into the impact of Mylo® on gastrointestinal tract development. Morphological examination – comparing the form, shape and size – of the organs is expected to be reported on later.
