TranzSol™ has been formulated by leading ruminant nutritionist Joe McGrath and has proven to work in dairy herds across New Zealand for over 10 years.

10+ years in NZ paddocks
Why transition matters

The transition period determines future cow health, milk production, and reproductive success.

During transition a cow changes from an animal that expels no milk, to an animal that produces huge amounts of milk overnight.

That puts huge metabolic demand on her entire system, and what happens in those few weeks shapes the rest of her season.

Pre-calving · Post-calving
The problem

Milk fever, ketosis & poor reproductive performance all start in the bones.

They all start with deficiencies in a cow’s calcium and phosphorous storage levels in her bones.

The impact of hypocalcemia (low blood calcium levels) alone is massive industry wide. In New Zealand, approximately 40% of the national herd will experience either clinical or sub-clinic milk fever*. This results in further problems with calving, milk production, fertility and mastitis through the season.

*MPI / DairyNZ industry data

Industry impact

The down cow. Milk fever leads to lost production, vet bills, and stress at the busiest time of the year.

~40%

of the New Zealand national herd will experience clinical or sub-clinical milk fever each season.

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flow-on effects: calving, fertility & mastitis issues that compound through the season.

Why does it always come back to calcium?
Milk fever, ketosis, and subsequent poor reproductive performance all start with calcium.

The intense demand for calcium at calving requires the cow to mobilise calcium from her bones into her blood, in big volumes. This is a natural process that will always occur. However, the problems start when a) other minerals (such as potassium) interfere with the metabolic processes that trigger that calcium mobilisation, or b) when there is simply not enough calcium available in the bones to be used.
The issue is then compounded in higher producing cows, as they continue to demand calcium from their bones throughout lactation to support their high production, but the cow is unable to replace that calcium back into the bones again- creating a net loss of calcium in her body, and thus starting her on the back foot for the next calving.

It is a vicious circle of depleted calcium stores, season after season, which may not be significant enough to impact calcium mobilisation in her second or third calving, but it will be significant in mature and older cows.
Find out more in our Info Guide
How to transition well

Three things every herd needs through transition.

To enable cows to transition effectively, there are three things we must do.

01

Adjust the rumen to the milking diet

This reduces the chance of ketosis, acidosis and displaced abomasums. It also helps build capacity, so she can eat more, faster, post-calving.

02

Provide adequate antioxidants to support immunity

Reducing the incidence of mastitis and retained placentas, and the subsequent infections that follow.

What TranzSol does

TranzSol with Hy-D® enables cows to activate safe, metabolisable dietary calcium rather than compromising their skeletal calcium store.

Calcium carbonate combined with a patented form of activated vitamin D (Hy-D®) ensures she can receive an effective, regular dose of calcium during transition from her diet, to support the natural bone mobilisation process, and reduce the demand on her bones.

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Hy-D enables her to absorb that calcium.

New Zealand studies* have shown, under a TranzSol transition diet, calcium blood concentrations have been lifted by 30% compared to DCAD diets. 

*Independent NZ trial data, available on request.

Benefits of TranzSol™

Benefits of using TranzSol™ to transition your herd.

Less metabolic disease

Fewer cases of milk fever and ketosis through the herd.

Less intervention

Fewer bags, bolus's and bottles

Quicker recovery post calving

Ease of management

An all-in-one transition option

Trusted on pasture-based diets

*max volume of grass is 6kg

A healthier, more productive herd

More milk in the vat. Less stress in the shed.

*Maximum volume of grass: 6kg DM in pasture-based systems.

When & how to feed

How can you feed TranzSol™ to your herd?

01
Feed pads
02
Mixer wagons
03
Meal silo (in-shed feeding)
04
Feed trough
05
Silage in paddock
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Mineral dispensers
Quotes of success

Farmers across New Zealand are already on TranzSol.

A smoother, more productive transition period.

Composting Barn

"We knew we needed to make some serious changes to the herd’s diet. We went from dealing with 15-20 cases of milk fever per day to 10 per year. The dairy’s overall herd health and productivity have soared.”

Waka Dairies - Michael PhillipsManawatu
Feed pad

"I thought I was going to have metabolic issues for Africa. When they calved, I could not believe the udders I was seeing. 2.1 milk solids a day from the 1st of August, and 90% of our herd in calf in 5 weeks. You just didn't think it was possible."

John & Donna McCartyTaranaki
Silage in Paddock

"Production levels have definitely increased, but the benefits extend beyond just numbers. Improved cow condition and overall health are huge wins. It’s not just about production, good health leads to great production.”

Albie & Anna KeighleyWaikato
Also using TranzSol:Michelle Burgess, Tim Drysdale and Andrew Shaw
The TranzSol range

Two ways to run TranzSol on your farm.

Pick the option that fits how you already feed minerals — your rep can help you decide.

All-in-one

TranzSol Complete

TranzSol Complete is for the user who wants to make sure everything is mixed effectively and in the right proportions. It's all in one bag.

Dose Rates: 480/cow/day for 14 days pre-calving + cololstrum herd.

Start when cows being to show signs of springing (typically 14 days before calving) and continue to colostrum herd.

Read about Complete →
Build your own

TranzSol Nucleus

TranzSol Nucleus is formulated for those who can utilitise their own limeflour and magnesium chloride, it still contains all the vitamins, trace minerals and Hy-D®. It is recommended for use with Mixer Wagons.

Dose Rates: 100g/cow/day for 14 Days* pre-calving + colostrum herd (plus 100g MgCl and 280g Limeflour).

Start when cows being to show signs of springing (typically 14 days before calving) and continue to colostrum herd.

Read about Nucleus →
Get started

Transition your herd with TranzSol this season and give your herd everything they need to put more in the vat.