Farmatan: Nature’s Answer
Naturally produced tannic acid has been used in Europe for generations to protect animals from pathogens that can attack the immune system.
“For the past 4 years, we have had customers see major decreases in calf scours by adding Farmatan to our pre-calving mineral and starter rations. Farmatan has been a game changer. ”
Calf Scours & Mortality
Feed the cow, protect the calf! Farmatan reduces severity of calf scours from multiple pathogens including coccidiosis, cryptosporidium and clostridia. By cleaning up the cow and boosting IgG’s in colostrum we have dramatically reduced calf loss.
SCC & Yield
Dairy cattle producers have experienced improved somatic cell counts (SCC) and boosted yield in milk production.
Thrive
Sheep and goat producers have seen an increase in livability through animals that are able to thrive in any environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Farmatan is a natural feed flavor using a tannin base ingredient extracted from carefully selected chestnut wood. Farmatan has been shown in studies to stabilize the digestive process in many species as well as increasing immunity levels and general health status.
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Farmatan stabilizes animals in stress conditions such as weaning, suboptimal air quality, uncomfortable temperatures, and poor hygienic conditions. Farmatan preserves the gastrointestinal tract by protecting the mucous membrane against microbial colonization and preventing microbial toxin release. Farmatan has been shown to reduce oxidation of fat, vitamins, and DNA damage, as well as preventing growth of pathogenic microorganisms causing diarrhea.
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Farmatan can be used to reduce scours, prevent bloat, and dry up litter. Farmatan is available in powder or granulated form, paste, bolus, drench, and gel.
Farmatan Products
Farmatan is available in powder or granulated form, paste, bolus, drench, and gel. Find the perfect fit for your needs here.
Farmatan has been used widely to support livestock immunity.
Check out our information sheet for case studies on herds who have seen excellent results with this ingredient in their beef, dairy, goat and sheep rations, either in precalving mineral, mineral tubs, milk replacer, top dress pellets and calf creep. Farmatan Gel for calves is also available.
