Ralco, a leader in natural animal health solutions, has launched Rapid Strike™, a new oral drench aimed at promoting calf health during scours—a common and economically impactful issue for beef and dairy producers. Rapid Strike harnesses Ralco’s proprietary Microfused® Essential Oils and Actifibe® Prebiotic to provide an innovative, natural approach to supporting calf well-being.
Calf scours, a primary cause of mortality in young calves, results in substantial financial losses for producers and has traditionally been managed with antibiotics. However, as concerns about antibiotic resistance grow and with some scours pathogens being viral, alternative approaches are essential. Rapid Strike offers a blend of essential oils, prebiotics, and electrolytes to support calf digestion, encourage healthy intake, and maintain overall wellness.
Dr. Jeff Hill, Ruminant Marketing Manager at Ralco, notes that with antibiotic access becoming more limited and their effectiveness declining, Rapid Strike provides producers with a dependable, natural solution for supporting calf health and growth. By combining Microfused technology with Actifibe Prebiotic, the product delivers benefits directly to the gut, helping beneficial bacteria thrive and offering a sustainable option for producers.
Developed with Ralco’s NEXUS™ approach, Rapid Strike draws on extensive research covering over 400 essential oils, providing a focused and proven solution backed by more than 20 years of expertise. Dr. Hill emphasizes that scours present a significant challenge, but with Rapid Strike, producers can improve gut health in calves, setting them up for greater resilience and growth.
Rapid Strike is convenient to administer, requires no prescription or refrigeration, and is available in 250 ml and 60 ml bottles. A 10 ml dose is recommended during digestive stress, with follow-up doses as needed after 24 hours. Rapid Strike can be purchased through animal health distributors or at RalcoAgriculture.com.
