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Ketosis in cattle: costs, risks, and Ketotop's four lines of defense
Ketosis in dairy cows harms health and reduces profits with costs ranging up to €709 per case. Resco's Ketotop bolus helps prevent ketosis with liver support, herbal extracts, rumen boosters, and energy supply for healthier herds.
9 July 2025
Vitamins and trace elements during the dry period
When we talk about the dry period, we don’t mean cutting out alcohol during the increasingly popular “Dry January”. We mean the period between the last milking and the next calving, during which the nutrient requirements are reduced. However, this doesn’t mean that these cows should be neglected.
16 January 2025
Easing pain in cows with a tree leaf
For centuries, natural products have been used as medicinal remedies to address both human and animal illnesses. In this essay we focus on the effect of white willow on pain in cows, known for its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.
16 December 2024
Trace elements for calves
Ensuring a high-quality and balanced feed for calves is of great importance in fostering their healthy growth and development. In this article, we look at the role and importance of trace elements for calves.
23 January 2024
Hoof problems in dairy cows: the influence of biotin on hoof health
The importance of maintaining optimal hoof health in dairy cows cannot be overstated, as it directly influences their well-being, productivity, and overall profitability. This article underscores the critical role of proper nutrition. Let's look at the influence of biotin on hoof health.
9 November 2023
Propolis, the natural 'sting' operation against microbes!
Sustainable farming needs innovative solutions. Bee-made propolis offers promise for eco-friendly cattle farming. Discover the secrets of propolis on our blog.
4 September 2023
Study on the effectiveness of Calcitop
Calcium boluses come in many shapes and formulas. Calcitop contains not only calcium, but also phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin D3. This formula ensures an optimal prevention of milk fever in cattle. A study published in 2021 studied the effect of Calcitop compared to two other calcium boluses.
2 May 2023
Hypokalemia in cattle
Hypokalemia in cattle: what is it? An article about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of potassium deficiency in dairy cows.
28 February 2023
Garlic for cows: natural alternatives to antibiotics in livestock
Garlic extracts are known for their antibacterial properties and are widely used as a natural alternative to antibiotics in cows. Read how our boluses Mammitop and Mammitop Clinic support udder health in dairy cows.
5 January 2023
Results of Ketotop trial in China
A trial was done on a Chinese dairy farm to test the influence of the boluses on the occurrence of ketosis. Read the results on this blog.
29 November 2022
How beta-carotene helps to improve the success rate of insemination in cows
With fertility of lactating dairy cows decreasing over the last decades, success at the first insemination is becoming more important. Fertitop has proven to increase the success rate of insemination. One of the active ingredients that improve fertility is beta-carotene. But how does it do that?
26 October 2022
Trial Mammitop Clinic bolus
In this trial the Mammitop Clinic bolus from Resco is tested by the International University of Andalucía, Sevilla, Spain.
28 February 2022
46% more weight gain for your calves!
Read our blog to find out the great results of the trial with Tracetop Junior, a mineral and vitamin bolus for older calves.
24 January 2022
A Hungarian university study on the effect of our calcium bolus
A study was performed by the University of Veterinary Medicine Budapest on a Hungarian farm from May to June 2019. This study compared 168 cows that received two Calcitop boluses the day after calving to 136 cows that calved in the same period a year earlier (May to June 2018).
29 November 2021
Results of the Mammitop Small bolus on milk sheep
A trial was conducted on Mammitop Small at the University of Leon in Spain. 52 sheep received a Mammitop Small bolus and 53 sheep were in the control group. The trial looked at the evolution of milk production, cheese production, somatic cell count, and urea in milk.
29 October 2021
Trials showing the effect of Fertitop bolus on pregnancy in dairy cows
It is very important for the profitability of a cattle farm that the animals become pregnant and give birth to a calf every year. The aim of our fertility bolus Fertitop is to support the preparation of the cow for oestrus and reproduction. This article shows you the results of 2 trials.
30 September 2021
The effects of essential oils in Cryptotop on coccidia
Natural feed supplements such as essential oils are becoming more popular as alternatives in animal production. In line with the growing attention, Resco is creating a range of phytotherapeutic boluses.
30 July 2021
Coccidiosis in calves
When rearing calves, farmers strive for regular growth of their animals. This can only be achieved when the calves get enough food and when farmers ensure that the animals remain healthy. A common, yet underexposed, problem to the calves’ health is calf coccidiosis.
29 July 2021
Milk fever in cows: everything you need to know, including most recent research
Milk fever in cows comes with huge economical consequences. Click here to learn everything about hypocalcemia and keep up to date with the most recent research!
29 March 2021
33 benefits of trace minerals for cattle and why you should supplement them
Supplementation of the necessary trace minerals improves the overall well-being of cattle. But what exactly do all these minerals contribute to cattle? To give you an idea of the necessity of trace minerals for cattle we summarized the benefits of copper, cobalt, selenium, zinc, and iodine.
22 January 2021
