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Locatim: the first few hours count for a lifetime

In the course of this year Dopharma will launch a new product coming from Biokema: Locatim! Locatim is a state of the art biotech product for the treatment and prevention of neonatal diarrhea in calves.

Why is Locatim such a special product?

It is an animal health drug which was registered through the central European procedure in many European countries and based on natural antibodies against this disease. The basis for the product is the first milk after birth of the calf (colostrum) coming from repeatedly vaccinated cows in Switzerland. The colostrum contains antibodies against neonatal diarrhea caused by E. coli, rotavirus and bovine coronavirus. It is concentrated and sterilized to be given orally to calves.

Due to the specific properties of the gut of the newborn calf, these antibodies are able to pass the gut wall and enter into the blood, providing protection to the newborn calf for several weeks after birth. Since the intestinal barrier will be closed after 24 hours after birth, it is essential that Locatim is given soon after birth. The best protection can be obtained if the calves drink their bottle of Locatim within 4 hours after birth.

The product is used by farmers to protect their valuable calves, that will replace the cows on the farm in due time and will secure his investment. Vaccination of the cows in the field and the administration of colostrum to the newborns is not always optimal and leaves a part of the calves unprotected against neonatal diarrhea. This disease can have a huge impact on the calf and can even be fatal.

In some countries the product will be launched as new (Baltics and Hungary) and in other countries the product has already been on the market for many years and Dopharma will take over the distribution from the previous distributor (Benelux, Poland, Romania, Italy). The timing will be different per country, but the (re)launch will take place during this year. The countries that will be first in line are the Baltics and Hungary. We are currently working on the preparation of the launch and the creation of materials.

For more information about Locatim, please contact us.

This partnership with Biokema demonstrates the force of Dopharma on international level and Locatim is a valuable and strategic addition to our cattle portfolio!