Description

Agrihealth Dextrose (Meritose) | Fast-Acting Energy Supplement for Livestock

Readily Available Energy for Cattle, Sheep and Livestock

Agrihealth Dextrose (Meritose) is a fast-absorbing glucose supplement that provides livestock with a readily available source of energy during periods of increased nutritional demand. Produced from plant-derived starches, dextrose is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream, making it a useful supplement for cattle, sheep and other farm animals when extra energy is required.

Widely used by UK farmers, Agrihealth Dextrose is particularly suitable for down cows, freshly calved cows, ewes carrying twin or triplet lambs, and newly lambed ewes during periods of increased energy demand.

Key Benefits

• Fast-acting source of glucose
• Rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream
• Provides readily available energy during periods of increased demand
• Suitable for cattle, sheep, goats and other livestock
• Commonly used for down cows 
• Suitable for freshly calved cows
• Ideal for ewes carrying twin or triplet lambs
• Can be used for newly lambed ewes
• Produced from plant-derived starches
• Easy to mix into feed or drinking water as directed

Product Features

Rapid Energy Source

Dextrose is a simple sugar that requires minimal digestion, allowing livestock to absorb glucose quickly and efficiently when additional energy is needed.

Ideal During High-Demand Periods

Agrihealth Dextrose is commonly used during calving and lambing, when livestock may have increased energy requirements.

Suitable for Multiple Species

• Dairy cattle
• Beef cattle
• Sheep
• Goats
• Other farm livestock

Ingredients

Dextrose (glucose).

Feeding Advice

Mix into feed or drinking water according to the manufacturer's instructions or as directed by your veterinary surgeon or livestock nutritionist. Always ensure fresh, clean drinking water is available.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Reseal after use.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is dextrose?

Dextrose is a form of glucose produced from plant starches. Glucose is one of the body's most important fuels and is absorbed through the bloodstream to provide readily available energy.

Can Agrihealth Dextrose be used for down cows?

Agrihealth Dextrose is commonly used by livestock farmers as an additional energy source for down cows as part of an overall management programme. Any cow that is unable to stand should be assessed promptly by a veterinary surgeon.

Why is dextrose fed to ewes carrying twin or triplet lambs?

Ewes carrying multiple lambs have increased nutritional demands during late pregnancy. Dextrose provides a readily available source of glucose that can be used alongside a balanced feeding programme.

Is Agrihealth Dextrose suitable after calving or lambing?

Agrihealth Dextrose may be used for freshly calved cows and newly lambed ewes when additional energy supplementation is required. Follow the manufacturer's feeding instructions and seek professional advice where necessary.

Why Choose Agrihealth Dextrose?

Agrihealth Dextrose (Meritose) provides cattle, sheep and other livestock with a convenient source of readily available glucose. It is particularly useful during periods of increased energy demand, including for down cows, freshly calved cows, ewes carrying twin or triplet lambs, and newly lambed ewes.

Delivery

The estimated dispatch or delivery time for this product is shown above below the "add to cart" button once you have made your size / colour selections. This is the most accurate estimate for this item and is updated based on current stock availability.

We stock thousands of products in our express warehouse, while others are warehoused externally. As a result, delivery times can vary between products and size/colour options.

If your order contains multiple items, we'll normally dispatch everything together once all items are ready. Please use the longest estimated lead time shown on your order to calculate when it is likely to arrive. If you require part of your order sooner, please contact our customer service team before placing your order to check this is possible.  This may incur additional delivery charges.

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Free UK Mainland Delivery

We offer FREE Royal Mail economy delivery on eligible UK mainland orders over £60.

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We deliver using trusted couriers including Royal Mail, DPD, FedEx, DX and DHL, depending on the size of your order and delivery location.

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Returns

We offer a no hassle 30 days returns policy for refunds and exchanges for new, unworn goods.

This starts from the day you receive your order not from the day we despatch giving you enough time to check the item is right.

We offer a low cost returns service at a charge of £4.99 which covers the cost of returning your item and receiving your replacement order, further details can be found on our returns and exchanges page.