NutriCol® | Colostral fat from the first milking

NutriCol® is a feed product (a supplementary milk replacer) for young animals during and after the colostrum period. NutriCol® supports proper intestinal development during the first period after birth. It contains fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K) and short- and medium-chain fatty acids that contribute to an optimal environment for the gut flora.

Colostral fat is one of the most important components of colostrum. The fat in first-milking colostrum is not just an energy source. Alongside antibodies, fat is crucial for the development of the immune system of newborns. Colostral fat is a complex mix primarily consisting of five essential factors:

Triglycerides

The main component of the fat, serving as the primary energy source.

Phospholipids

Important for the development of cell membrane structure and for improving cell-to-cell interaction.

Cholesterol

Essential for the production of hormones needed for all processes related to the growth and development of the young animal.

Fat-soluble vitamins

Another key element in colostral fat is its high content of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K. Due to their properties, these vitamins are stored in body fat and the liver, allowing the body to use them when needed and ensuring long-term availability. During periods of reduced immunity, lower feed intake or poor intestinal absorption, the stored vitamins can be mobilised.

Bioactive lipids

Bioactive lipids play a role in immune modulation and cell signalling.

What makes NutriCol® special:

• Colostral fat contains a high amount of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K, which become available when the body needs them most.

• Colostral fat stimulates the increase of the intestinal mucus layer, helping prevent pathogens from entering the bloodstream.

• Colostral fat supports passive immunisation by serving as an energy source, which is essential for IgG absorption.

• Due to the small fat globule size in colostral fat, lipases have better access and can break it down more efficiently, resulting in an easily digestible source of bioactive lipids.