LOCATIM &
LOCATIM &
Neonatal Calf
Diarrhoea
Locatim is the only prescription medicine providing guaranteed levels of oral antibodies against NCD.
Locatim is a highly concentrated sterile solution of specific neonatal diarrhoea antibodies proven to protect newborn calves against NCD*
Locatim is not an antibiotic, but a biological bovine lactoserum produced from hyperimmunised cows in Switzerland.
Locatim is a highly concentrated sterile solution of specific neonatal diarrhoea antibodies proven to protect newborn calves against NCD*
Locatim is the only prescription medicine providing guaranteed levels of oral antibodies against NCD.
Locatim is not an antibiotic, but a biological bovine lactoserum produced from hyperimmunised cows in Switzerland.
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What is Locatim?
Giving LOCATIM® as soon as possible after birth delivers a guaranteed titre of protective antibodies against NCD, supplemental to what the calf gains from its normal colostrum feed. This has been shown to reduce both the incidence and severity of diarrhoea in neonatal calves.
LOCATIM® is the only POM available to help protect calves in the face of an outbreak of NCD. It can be used until the causes of the NCD outbreak can be addressed e.g. calving pressure eases, vaccine regime comes through.
LOCATIM® may also be used to provide additional protection against NCD at any time, in an individual calf
Concentrated Bovine Lactoserum
Non-antimicrobial
Contains specific NCD antibodies
Each batch tested to ensure protective titre of antibodies against NCD
POM-VPS (UK); POM (IE)
Sterility ensures efficacy
Dose: One 60ml bottle per calf, given orally.
High concentration for rapid absorption
Administer as soon as possible after birth before colostrum
When would you need Locatim?
When would you need Locatim?
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Clinical Information
The Locatim license, product information and SPC UK & IE are available to download:
Clinical Information
The Locatim license, product information and SPC UK & IE are available to download:
CPD
Check out this webinar on ‘Fresh Ideas on Neonatal Passive Transfer in Calves: Implications for Scour Prophylaxis’, presented by Dr Nicola Gladden and hosted by the The Webinar Vet.
Marketing materials
The Locatim brochure and farmer booklet are available to download:
CPD
Check out this webinar on ‘Fresh Ideas on Neonatal Passive Transfer in Calves: Implications for Scour Prophylaxis’, presented by Dr Nicola Gladden and hosted by the The Webinar Vet.
Marketing materials
The Locatim brochure and farmer booklet are available to download:
FAQ
Is Locatim safe?
Yes, Locatim is a prescription medicine and as such has been deemed safe for use by the regulatory authorities.
What is the dose of Locatim and how is it administered?
One bottle, 60mls, is administered orally to each newborn calf as soon as possible after birth and before colostrum.
Is Locatim a substitute for colostrum?
While the SPC for Locatim advises that it is given within 4 hours of birth and certainly within 12 hours, we feel that is advantageous to administer Locatim as soon as is feasible after birth. This is to establish the topical protection in the mucus layer of the gut before there is significant contamination with environmental bacteria. This should optimise the effect Locatim’s antibodies have in protecting the gut from pathogen challenge and aid the development of an optimal microbiome. This greatly enhances ongoing mucosal immune function.
Can I mix Locatim in with the cow’s colostrum to administer?
We advise that Locatim is given on its own in order not to contaminate the antibodies with environmental bacteria from containers, feeder bags, dirty colostrum etc. The sterility of the antibodies in colostrum is likely to be an important property of the product. Plus the small volume/high antibody level of the product gives a concentration gradient for absorption which would be lost if it was just tipped into a large bucket of raw colostrum.
How long should I leave between Locatim and cow’s colostrum?
We recommend leaving about 30 minutes in order to allow the Locatim get through the stomach into the small intestine where it exerts its effects. This however, is just a recommendation. In beef calves, it is not feasible to stop the calf suckling if it is on its feet after the Locatim has been given. In this case, let the calf suckle as normal.
How should I store Locatim?
Locatim is a fridge product, and as such needs to be stored between 2 – 8 oC. Antibodies deteriorate with higher temperatures so it should be kept cool as much as possible until actually used.
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