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Ralco, a leading innovator in natural animal health, is proud to announce the launch of Rapid Strike™, an advanced oral drench designed to maintain health during times of calf scours, a common and costly issue for beef and dairy producers.
Utilizing Ralco’s proprietary Microfused® Essential Oils and Actifibe® Prebiotic, Rapid Strike offers an effective, natural solution to support calf health.
Calf scours, a major cause of mortality in young calves, can result in significant economic losses for producers – more than any other health-related issue in a herd. Traditional treatment options have relied heavily on antibiotics, but the increasing threat of antibiotic resistance has driven the industry to seek alternative solutions. It's also important to note that some pathogens associated with calf scours are not bacterial but viral in nature, meaning antibiotics would offer little to no benefit in these cases.
Rapid Strike utilizes essential oils, prebiotics and electrolytes to support gut health, encourage healthy eating and drinking patterns and help maintain overall well-being in calves.
“As access to antibiotics becomes more restricted and their effectiveness diminishes, Rapid Strike provides a dependable approach to support calf health and growth,” said Dr. Jeff Hill, Ruminant Marketing Manager for Ralco. “Using Microfused technology, combined with Actifibe Prebiotic, ensures the benefits reach the gut effectively, helping good bacteria thrive and providing a lasting solution for producers.
Rapid Strike is developed with Ralco’s innovative NEXUS™ approach, which carefully selects and combines essential oils and plant extracts. Leveraging extensive research on over 400 essential oils, Rapid Strike provides a focused solution for calf health, drawing on Ralco’s 20+ years of expertise in essential oils.
“Calf scours is a significant concern, but with Rapid Strike, producers can support gut health and help set calves up for continued growth and resilience,” said Dr. Hill.
Rapid Strike is easy to administer, requiring no veterinarian prescription or refrigeration, and is available in for in 250 ml and 60 ml bottles for immediate purchase. Administer 10 ml per head during periods of digestive stress and repeat with follow-up doses if needed after 24 hours.
Rapid Strike can be purchased through animal health distributors or RalcoAgriculture.com.
About Ralco
Ralco is a third-generation, family-owned business based in Marshall, Minnesota. As a leading provider of natural animal health, nutrition and crop enhancement products, Ralco is dedicated to improving the health and productivity of agriculture operations worldwide through innovation and science-based products.
