Diamond V™ Young Shield
Continuing the trusted legacy of Dia-V™ SC/SmartCare™ under a new name
A Smart Choice for You, The Best Care for Her
A good start makes all the difference.
A proactive approach to health, nutrition, and management is a must from day one. With biological, environmental, and nutritional stressors, her success depends on having a proper calf raising program in place. Diamond V™ Young Shield sets her up for success from the start.
A postbiotic calf feed solution used in pre-weaning milk and milk replacer, Diamond V™ Young Shield works naturally with the biology of the animal to support immunity, health, and performance.
Proven Benefits
Research shows Diamond V™ Young Shield postbiotic:
Promotes Gastrointestinal Development & Tissue Integrity
Supports Innate Immunity for Digestive & Lung Health
Encourages Starter Intake to Support Maintaining Body Weight Gains
Frequently Asked Questions
Diamond V™ Young Shield pre-weaning calf feed solution is a natural*, immune health product used in liquid calf diets for optimal health and performance.
Diamond V™ Young Shield was conceived and developed from 80 years of time-test scientific principles, along with Diamond V™ human-product innovation, and ultimately, performance of the technology in dairy animals.
Diamond V™ Young Shield postbiotic is not a single compound, but rather a microbial fermentate composed of hundreds of bioactive compounds. These bioactives work synergistically with the biology of the animal to support calf health and performance.
Research shows Diamond V™ Young Shield pre-weaning calf feed solution goes beyond gut health with dual-action functionality to help support immune function and digestive health. Diamond V™ Young Shield fermentate supports calf immunity, health, and performance by:
- Promoting a healthy balance of the gastrointestinal microbiota, which maximizes production of VFA (volatile fatty acid), including butyrate.
- Providing high levels of antioxidants, which promotes a balanced immune system.
- Optimizing rumen and intestinal morphology, which supports robust digestive health and calf performance.
Improved gastrointestinal health translates into better performing calves that are more capable of reaching their full genetic potential.
Research shows Diamond V’s Calf Program, including Diamond V™ Young Shield feed solution, supports:
- Calf immunity and overall health
- Rumen and intestinal development
- Starter intake
- Feed efficiency
- Body weight gain
Diamond V™ Young Shield feed solution is heat and pressure stable under conditions normally found in feed manufacturing.
Yes, Diamond V™ Young Shield is postbiotic not genetically modified as defined by European Union regulations.
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At Diamond V™, we are committed to providing innovative and science-based nutrition solutions to optimize the health and productivity of your animals.
Whether you have questions about our products, need technical support, or want to learn more about how we can help your operation thrive, we are here to assist you.
We look forward to partnering with you to achieve your goals.