Cow Care | CentralStar Cooperative, Inc. https://mycentralstar.com Dairy & Beef Herd Management Products & Services Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:26:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://mycentralstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/apple-touch-icon-180x180-1-100x100.png Cow Care | CentralStar Cooperative, Inc. https://mycentralstar.com 32 32 Vink Calf Puller – Complete Calf Puller https://mycentralstar.com/product/vink-calf-puller-complete-calf-puller/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:26:26 +0000 https://mycentralstar.com/?post_type=product&p=44074 Focus: Makes difficult deliveries easy. Double action puller with unique rump frame encircles the rear of the cow making it impossible for the frame to slip away. Options: Order the complete Calf Puller or the replacement parts you need.  ]]> Makes difficult deliveries easy. Double action puller with unique rump frame encircles the rear of the cow making it impossible for the frame to slip away. Constructed of stainless steel to ensure long, trouble-free service.

The unique rump-frame encircles the rear of the cow, making it impossible for the frame to slip out of position. All parts are constructed of stainless steel to ensure long and trouble-free service. The construction of the support permits you to direct the pulling tension downward for a normal birth and upward for a posterior presentation.

]]> Cow Start™ Complete Fresh Cow Bolus https://mycentralstar.com/product/cow-start-complete/ Tue, 22 Jul 2025 14:28:41 +0000 https://mycentralstar.com/?post_type=product&p=41769 Research shows Cow Start Complete supports:
  • Elevated blood calcium for the first 48 hours after calving
  • Reduced post-partum metabolic challenges
  • Improved immune function and inflammation recovery
  • Less body condition score loss in early lactation
  • Increased milk production
  • Better fertility and reproductive performance
Product Details Research]]> Cow Start Complete is proven to elevate blood calcium for the critical first 48 hours after calving with just one treatment at calving. There is no need for a second application 12 to 24 hours later. That means less labor, less cow handling, and less stress on fresh cows.

Cow Start Complete is formulated to address the three biggest fresh cow challenges:

  • Calcium recovery
  • Immune function
  • Energy status

Benefits of Cow Start Complete

  • Supports blood calcium levels
  • Delivers a sustained release of calcium to help maintain normal blood calcium levels through the critical first 48 hours after calving.
  • Helps reduce transition challenges
  • Fewer common post-partum issues including ketosis, retained placenta, uterine infections, displaced abomasum, and clinical milk fever.
  • Improves milk production and maintains stronger performance through early lacation
  • Promotes better fertility
  • Helps maintain body condition
  • Feeding directions
]]> Ca3 BioFresh Bolus Applicator Gun https://mycentralstar.com/product/ca3-biofresh-bolus-applicator-gun/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:17:39 +0000 https://mycentralstar.com/?post_type=product&p=41055
  • Balling Applicator Curved | Bolus Gun | Color Coated Grip Handle
  • Durable construction
  • Curved design for easy use
  • Measurements:
    • Mouth to handle: 22”
    • Bolus piece: 4.25” long, 1.5” diameter
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  • Balling Applicator Curved | Bolus Gun | Color Coated Grip Handle
  • Durable construction
  • Curved design for easy use
  • Measurements:
    • Mouth to handle: 22”
    • Bolus piece: 4.25” long, 1.5” diameter
    • ]]>         Calf Tuggs™ https://mycentralstar.com/product/calf-tuggs/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 10:44:07 +0000 https://mycentralstar.com/?post_type=product&p=37685
  • Use for assisting calvings, for the ease and comfort of the calf.
  • Loop slips over the calves’ hooves
    • ]]>         FerAppease® https://mycentralstar.com/product/ferappease/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:59:54 +0000 https://mycentralstar.com/?post_type=product&p=36716 FerAppease Research Product Details Key Ingredient: Active ingredient is a synthetic analogue of the Maternal Bovine Appeasing Substance (MBAS). MBAS is naturally secreted by the sebaceous gland located on the skin of the mammary gland with the unique function of inducing an appeasing effect on the nursing offspring.  Focus:  FerAppease Bovine can help reduce stress, improve health, and improve production/growth.
    • Use when animals are exposed to management and physiological stressors, where suppression of threat perception is desirable (i.e. castration, dehorning, weaning, vaccination, parturition, breeding, etc.).
    • Behavior modulation and stress mitigation starts to take place immediately after FerAppease is applied.
      • For best results administer 24 hours prior to a stressful event.
      • Will maintain a peak concentration from 1 hour until 3 days after administration, but in total can provide benefits for up to 14 days.
    Dosage rate: Use only on healthy dairy and beef cattle by topical administration behind the poll and the skin above the muzzle.
    • For adult animals (>200lb): apply 5 mL of FerAppease behind the poll and a second 5 mL application to the skin above the muzzle.
    • For youngstock (<200lb): apply 2.5 mL of FerAppease behind the poll and a second 2.5 mL application to the skin above the muzzle.
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    ]]>         Ca3 BioFresh https://mycentralstar.com/product/ca3-biofresh/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:52:19 +0000 https://mycentralstar.com/?post_type=product&p=31790 Product Details Key Ingredients: Tricalcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, glucose syrup, magnesium, stearate, calcium acetate, vitamin D3 supplement. Focus: Cows with optimum calcium supply have a better start to lactation, are healthier and produce more milk. Dosage Rate: Administer one bolus with applicator at calving. If required, administer a second bolus approximately 12 hours after birth. Size: Case - includes 48 boluses]]> Cows with optimum calcium supply have a better start to lactation, are healthier and produce more milk. Ca3 BioFresh® offers:

    • Non-caustic calcium bolus. Very well tolerated by membranes – no irritation of the mouth, esophagus and rumen.
    • Provides very high levels of fast and slow availability calcium (45.5 g) and vitamin D3 (50,000 I.E.) per bolus!
    • Calcium sources have varying release rates to supply the cow evenly with calcium.
    • Does not contain caustic calcium chloride.
    • Easy application and economical. One bolus per dose is enough!
    ]]>         BioFresh® Microbial Gel https://mycentralstar.com/product/biofresh-microbial-gel/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:44:37 +0000 https://mycentralstar.com/?post_type=product&p=31785 Product Details Focus: A direct-fed microbial gel designed to be provided orally to cattle of all ages to enhance feed intake, improve ruminal fermentation and support immune function during off-feed or low-intake periods. Dosage Rate: 5 ml for calves under 500 lb, 10 ml for cattle 500-1,200 lb, 10 ml for adult dairy or beef cattle. Key Ingredients: Vegetable oil, Vitamin E supplement, dextrose, Dried Aspergillus niger fermentation extract, Dried Trichoderma reesei fermentation extract, Dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation extract, Dried Candida cylindracea fermentation extract, dried egg product, lecithin, silicon dioxide, Vitamin A acetate, Saccharomyces cerevisiae (active dried yeast), niacin, Vitamin D3 supplement, Riboflavin supplement, Dried Enterococcus faecium fermentation product, Thiamin mononitrate, Dried Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product, Vitamin B¹² supplement\]]> Description:
    A direct-fed microbial gel designed to be provided orally to cattle of all ages to enhance feed intake, improve ruminal fermentation, and support immune function during off-feed or low-intake periods. BioFresh Microbial Gel offers:

    • Beneficial bacteria for stabilization of ruminal pH, while enhancing ruminal fermentation.
    • Beneficial bacteria to improve intestinal integrity and nutrient absorption
    • Beneficial bacteria and specialized proteins to reduce intestinal pathogen growth
    • Live yeast and B-vitamins to enhance the growth of ruminal microflora
    • Enzymes to aid in ruminal production of nutrient to promote microbial growth
    • Vitamins A, D and E to enhance immune function
    ]]>         Bovikalc https://mycentralstar.com/product/bovikalc/ Sat, 19 Aug 2023 21:54:10 +0000 https://mycentralstar.com/?post_type=product&p=31485
  • Calcium supplement that provides fast, extended support for blood calcium levels in freshening dairy cattle. Bolus disintegrates quickly in the rumen. Calcium chloride is available immediately and calcium sulfate provides sustained release.

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    ]]>         Cow Cuff Links https://mycentralstar.com/product/cow-cuff-links/ Sat, 19 Aug 2023 21:37:44 +0000 https://mycentralstar.com/?post_type=product&p=30922 Focus: Fastens to a cows ankle with a positive lock buckle system. Constructed of 6,000 pounds of tensile strength nylon webbing with stainless steel components. Therapeutic benefits, as well as anti-kicking protection. Options: Available in Adjustable and Non-Adjustable.  ]]> Fastens to a cows ankle with a positive lock buckle system – no Velcro. Constructed of 6,000 pounds of tensile strength nylon webbing with stainless steel components. Therapeutic benefits, as well as anti-kicking protection

    ]]>         Flagger Leg Band https://mycentralstar.com/product/flagger-leg-band/ Sat, 19 Aug 2023 21:37:44 +0000 https://mycentralstar.com/?post_type=product&p=30925 Focus: Identify cows fast. Easy to apply and remove. Can be reused. Options: Only available in orange. Sold in packs of 10.]]> Easy to apply and remove. Can be reused.

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