11/13/2026
When dairy cows experience cold stress, staying warm requires additional energy - on top of the energy needed for milk production. If dietary energy intake doesn’t cover that increase, less energy is available for producing milk. That makes your winter feeding program an important part of preparing for colder weather.
This is where IntegriVIX can fit your dairy feeding program. It's designed to support a healthy appetite, feed utilization and microbiome integrity. Pairing that support with a properly balanced ration and consistent feeding management helps address the priorities at the feed bunk as conditions change.
This November, evaluate both the ration you deliver and what your cows actually consume:
- Match ration energy to your herd’s needs. Work with your nutritionist to evaluate forage quality, production stage and body condition as colder conditions increase energy demands.
- Keep feed accessible. Maintain access to fresh feed, push it up regularly, and monitor dry matter intake and refusals. A ration balanced on paper still depends on cows being able to reach and consume it.
- Keep water available. Check waterers for freezing and maintain access to clean water. Restricted water intake can also limit feed intake.
- Reduce unnecessary heat loss. Provide clean, dry bedding and protection from wind and cold drafts. Keeping coats dry helps preserve their insulating ability.
Build healthy appetite and feed-utilization support into your winter plan with IntegriVIX.
Contact your Van Beek Natural Science representative to discuss incorporating IntegriVIX into your dairy feeding program this winter.
