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fuel for healthier dairy cows
No more dusting. No more guesswork.
Just a precise, reliable dose - every cow, every time.
Small pellets, big impact
Vitalise mineral supplements deliver every cow an accurate, zero-waste dose so you can be certain your herd is getting what they’re missing.
Pelletised for precision and designed to work seamlessly with in-shed systems, Vitalise Dairy delivers the exact dose of calcium, magnesium and essential minerals needed to keep your herd in tip-top condition.
“If you want to save time during the busiest periods of the season, then Vitalise is a no brainer”
Why did Jon and Hayley Dampney chose Vitalise for their 1080 cows?
All you need to know in 72 seconds
Top up missing minerals
Dust clouds, wasted minerals, and no guarantee the cows are getting what they need – keeping a dairy herd in tip-top condition sure keeps you on your toes.
Unlike powdered or water-based supplements, pelletised minerals means every cow gets the essential minerals she needs – no guesswork, no waste, and no more dusting.
High-quality ingredients are micronised and pressed into pellets, designed specifically to flow through in shed feeding systems.
By delivering a consistent and efficient dose, Vitalise helps prevent metabolic issues like milk fever, improves feed conversion, and supports overall herd health – with less hassle and less guesswork.
“We’ve seen a lot more milk out this year as the team were better able to manage the pasture on the days where there wasn't enough or... the days where there was too much.”
Louise, Research Farm, Invercargill
How to use Vitalise
Vitalise replaces traditional dusting with pellets designed for in-shed feeding. The pellets flow through augers, so you can rely on a precise dose while reducing labour, time and wear on gear.
Feeding Equipment Options:
- A mineral additive dispenser – a small unit (about 50-60kg) with a variable speed motor that feeds the pellets into the main feed line
- One tonne silos – separate feed line into the dairy parlour and a variable speed core-less auger
- Existing silos – best used with a blower truck so the pellets don't get crushed
- Core-less/centre-less augers are preferred to maintain the integrity of the pellets
How would you like to say goodbye to dusting?
Making the right choice for your cows
Vitalise Dairy starts with a base of elemental Calcium, the Original. Then, depending on your needs, Magnesium, Trace Elements, Phosphorus (DCP), Monensin (Ruminox) - and more - can be blended in the pellets to top up the minerals your herd is missing.
- We only use high-quality ingredients, no grains or fillers
- All pellets are manufactured in New Zealand
- Our blends can be certified organic
Simply the minerals your cows are missing. Browse our popular blends and if your cows are missing more talk to us about a custom blend for your herd.
The typical dose rate is 100g/cow/day.
Vitalise varieties
Foundational support for healthy, high-performing stock
Calcium is crucial for milk production, reproduction, muscle function & feed conversion efficiency. Vitalise Calcium contains Ca 36g
Prevent clinical issues during late pregnancy and early lactation
Magnesium supports calcium metabolism and gut absorption. Helps prevent milk fever and grass staggers (hypomagnesaemia). Vitalise CalMag contains Ca 23g Mg 8g
All-rounder for fertility, growth and immune strength
Copper, cobalt, selenium, zinc and iodine are essential trace elements that support typical mineral requirements and overall metabolic health. Vitalise CalMag + Trace Elements contains Ca 23g Mg 7.7g Cu 220 mg Co 8 mg Se 8 mg Zn 400 mg I 12 mg
Tailored for fodder beet and low-phosphorus diets
Combines phosphorus and calcium to supports milk synthesis, bone strength and immune function. Vitalise CalMag + DCP contains Ca 23g Mg 8g P 3.6g
Metabolic resilience when output ramps up
Reduces ketosis and bloat. Improves in-calf rates, feed efficiency and milk protein content. Vitalise CalMag + Rumenox contains: Ca 23g Mg 7.7g Monensin 300mg
Are your cows missing more?
Create a custom blend for your herd: choose from Calcium, Magnesium, Trace Elements, Phosphorus (DCP), Sulphur, Monensin (Rumenox), Toxin Binders, Seaweed, Salt and more.
Hi, I’m Bailey, based in Canterbury, call me on 027 322 4450 or drop me an email bailey.happer@optimise.net.nz
Hi, I’m Erin, hailing from Southland, call me on 027 455 2454 or drop me an email erin.bradley@optimise.net.nz
For a hassle free quote or to find your perfect blend, get in touch. Or if you're ready to order:
Better for your herd
Better for your bottom line
Where and when
Vitalise adapts to seasonal herd needs:
- Post-calving – Supports calcium and magnesium intake
- Springers – Feed separately before they join the herd. If your nutritionist advises, sulphur can help prevent metabolic disruptions
- All-season feeding – Some farmers used Vitalise year-round. Others pause after mating or Christmas, then resume in Autumn. The versatility of Vitalise allows you to adjust the minerals and feed rate according to the needs and production of your herd
Ready to order?
Vitalise is available for direct farm delivery, merchant depots, or local freight companies – we can also arrange delivery via your transport company if you prefer.
Vitalise is shipped in 1T bags, with bulk loads available. Minimum order of 10 tonnes for custom blends.
“We used to put the minerals through the water, but the cows didn’t like it. Now they’re getting them in the shed and drinking more water, which I think is helping, too.”
Gary, Dunsandel
FAQs PDQ
The typical feed rate is 100gm/cow/day. In some cases, clients may feed 200gm/cow/day depending on the needs of their herd. Higher-producing cows may need a higher feed rate of Vitalise. Seek advice from your Vet or Nutritionist to confirm your herd's calcium, magnesium and/or trace element requirements. The majority of our clients maintain good levels of Ca and Mg in their herds at the typical feed rate of 100gm/cow/day.
Vitalise is produced without grain which results in a high-concentration mineral pellet that keeps costs down and allows for greater feeding flexibility. The availability of minerals has a lot to do with heat treatment and particle size. Our milling and pelletising process makes the feeding of finely ground particles easy with minimal waste, resulting in improved nutrient uptake and utilisation by the cow.
At 100gm/cow/day, 1T of Vitalise contains 10,000 doses. A 1T bag will last approximately 10 days for 1000 cows at 100gm/cow/day or approximately 6.5 days at 150gm/cow/day.
Farmers have told us that using Vitalise has been a game-changer for them. They no longer have to spend time dusting paddocks, cleaning and fixing spreading gear and worrying about getting calcium and magnesium into the cows, particularly on rainy or windy days.
Depending on the severity of metabolic issues on-farm, most farmers have been able to stop dusting lime flour and MgOxide to the milking herd once Vitalise has been introduced. If you would like to talk to other local farmers in your area about their experiences using Vitalise, we can put you in touch with someone near you.
