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First Month® - Immune Stimulator
First Month® - Immune Stimulator
First Month® - Immune Stimulator
First Month® - Immune Stimulator
First Month® - Immune Stimulator
First Month® - Immune Stimulator
First Month® - Immune Stimulator

First Month® - Immune Stimulator

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Support Immunity, Replenish Electrolytes in Calves

Redmond First Month is a highly effective immune stimulator that can cut death losses, treat scours, reduce medical costs, and restore the health of your herd's next generation.

REDUCES CALF MORTALITY RATES

A study conducted by UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine found that Redmond's smectite clay (used in First Month) reduced calf mortality rates by 63% (see graphic below). Redmond customers already love the results they are seeing: 
"I had been losing almost every calf within 3 days of life. My Redmond rep got me a small pouch of First Month. I started feeding it in the colostrum. My next 2 heifer calves are doing great. I will not raise calves without this product.” -Leader Win Farm, Lancaster, PA

Reducing death rates with redmond

NATURALLY TREATS SCOURS

As a calf scours treatment, First Month naturally corrects the acidosis, dehydration, and loss of energy and nutrients caused by scours:

  • Alkaline content to buffer acidosis and balance pH levels;
  • Replenishes lost electrolytes/salts;
  • Smectite clays slow the digestive passage rate to allow for better nutrient and fluid absorption into the blood
  • Replaces microbe strains that are stripped and killed off by scours

Read more about scours

BOOSTS IMMUNE HEALTH

First Month helps protect calves when their immune system is at its most vulnerable. Our ingredients guard immune health in multiple ways:

  • Redmond's clay conditioner has natural anti-microbial properties and inhibits pathogen growth without damaging beneficial bacteria;
  • Mannan-Oligosaccharides (MOS) prevent harmful pathogens from attaching and colonizing in the intestines;
  • A study by UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine found that Redmond's smectite clay (used in First Month) increases immunoglobulin and mineral levels in the blood (see below)

 

RESTORES NORMAL GUT FUNCTION

Redmond First Month helps calves continue to grow and achieve weights by restoring healthy gut function:

  • Protects gut lining
  • Slows digestive passage rate so fluids and nutrients absorb more readily
  • Binds to harmful toxins so they can be excreted instead of absorbed
  • Replaces and feeds beneficial digestive microbe colonies

Milk/Colostrum Replacer instructions:

  1. 1. Add 1 quart of water
  2. 2. Add preferred dry milk replacer and mix lightly
  3. 3. Mix in 1 tsp (about 4 grams) First Month powder
  4. 4. Add remaining quart of water and mix thoroughly
  5. 5. Feed to calf

 

Milk Instructions:

  1. 1. Measure 2 quarts of milk
  2. 2. Add 1 tsp (about 4 grams) First Month powder
  3. 3. Mix thoroughly
  4. 4. Feed to calf

 

Administer 1 tsp at each feeding (around twice daily). Can also be used with tank milk.

BOTTLE FEEDING NEW CALVES

HOW DO I USE IT?

First Month powder mixes right into the milk you'll be feeding the calf. Mix 4 grams (1 tsp) into 2 quarts of milk, colostrum, or replacer per calf and stir thoroughly. Feed twice daily. 
Can also be used with electrolyte treatments for quicker recovery from scours.

What does Redmond First Month do?

First Month increases blood mineral levels, boosts immunity, naturally treats scours, reduces calf mortality rates, and restores healthy gut function. 

WHAT IS IN REDMOND FIRST MONTH, & HOW DOES IT WORK?

First Month is an immune stimulator containing:

  • Redmond Mineral Conditioner: which increases feed utilization, binds to toxins, buffers gut pH, and provides an expansive spectrum of minerals. 
  • Mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS): binds to pathogens and prevents them from colonizing in the gut lining, feeds beneficial bacteria colonies needed for digestion.
  • Probiotics: restores the digestive bacteria needed for healthy gut efficiency, restricts growth of pathogenic bacteria like salmonella, E-coli, and Clostridia.

 

HOW LONG SHOULD I USE FIRST MONTH?

You should use First Month for at least 1 month; 2 months is beneficial. This gets your calves past their most vulnerable health period and on their way to healthy growth into adulthood. For every 1lb of dry matter intake in the first 2 months of life, there are 18 more pounds of milk intake during the first lactation phase.

HOW MUCH DOES FIRST MONTH COST?

Depending on ease of access and shipping costs, Redmond First Month will usually cost around $8-9 per calf in the first month of use.

Can I give First Month to newborn sheep and goats?

Yes! First Month offers health benefits for all newborn ruminant species. 

For lambs and kids: 2 grams total per day, can be divided among feedings.

KEY INGREDIENTS

Ingredients: Dried Bacillus Subtilis Fermentation Product, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Yeast Extract, and Hydrated Sodium Calcium Alumino Silicate.

REDMOND MINERAL CONDITIONER

Weathered volcanic clay with 4 essential electrolytes and 60+ minerals found at the Redmond mineral deposit.

PROBIOTICS

Carefully selected bacillus subtilis strains, for balanced gut microbe health

MANNAN-OLIGOSACCHARIDES (MOS)

Yeast cell wall derivatives that prevent pathogen growth and feed beneficial bacteria colonies so they can repopulate.

CRAFTED BY FARMERS . NATURE HAS IT RIGHT

FIRST MONTH FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW DO I USE FIRST MONTH?

First Month powder mixes right into the milk you’ll be feeding the calf. Mix 4 grams (1 tsp) into 2 quarts of milk or milk replacer per calf and stir thoroughly. Feed twice daily.

HOW LONG SHOULD I USE FIRST MONTH?

You should use First Month for at least 1 month; 2 months is beneficial.

HOW MUCH DOES FIRST MONTH COST?

Depending on ease of access and shipping costs, Redmond First Month will usually cost around $8-$9 per calf in the first month of use.

WHAT DOES REDMOND FIRST MONTH DO?

First Month increases blood mineral levels, boosts immunity, naturally treats scours, reduces calf mortality rates, and restores healthy gut function.

WHAT IS IN REDMOND FIRST MONTH AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

First Month is an immune stimulator containing: Redmond Mineral Conditioner: which increases feed utilization, binds to toxins, buffers gut pH, and provides an expansive spectrum of minerals. Mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS): binds to pathogens and prevents them from colonizing in the gut lining, feeds beneficial bacteria colonies needed for digestion. Probiotics: restores the digestive bacteria needed for healthy gut efficiency, restricts growth of pathogenic bacteria like salmonella, E-coli, and Clostridia.

CAN I GIVE FIRST MONTH TO NEWBORN SHEEP AND GOATS?

Yes! First Month offers health benefits for all newborn ruminant species.

WHEN DOES FIRST MONTH EXPIRE?

Redmond First Month has a shelf life of 1 year after you receive your product. The probiotics in First Month activate when hydrated, so re-seal package every time between uses, keep away from moisture, and keep scoop dry. You can also store First Month in a fridge or freezer if you are not actively mixing and dosing for more secure storage.

Customer Reviews

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Maple Knoll Farm
Product is working

We are pleased with the early results from using this product. The health of our calves is elevated from the previous products we used. Sick calves come back to life faster.

Hi Maple Knoll Farm,
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with our First Month® - Immune Stimulator. We are thrilled to hear that it is working well for your calves and that they are showing improved health. It's always great to see our products making a difference. Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to leave a review!

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Kevin Priessman

I haven’t used it yet. Waiting on calves to be born

Hi Alice and Kevin, Good for you to be ready with First Month BEFORE your babies arrive and already having it on hand. Getting them started right off makes all the difference. Happy calving!

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Cynthia Anderson
Probiotics Plus Minerals in Every Bottle

I have raised sheep and goats, but the explosive diarrhea that my first bottle calf was suffering was severe enough so that she went off her bottle for a while. After spending a fortune on all the pastes that are out there for calves, I realized that I had to get minerals in her regularly if I was going to get her immune system to function normally again. Thank goodness for Redmond First Month! Had I been using it from the start, I believe I could have avoided a lot of problems of scours and her recovery would have been much quicker. Once I was able to give both minerals AND probiotics in every bottle of milk replacer, she immediately perked up. Some people will tell you to alternate bottles of electrolytes with milk replacer. Calves need their milk replacer for energy. By adding Redmond First Month to the milk replacer from the start of bottle feeding, the crucial blood minerals will be at a level to reduce the risk of imbalances and it provides the probiotics that improve digestion. The cost of Redmond First Month is way less than all those pastes at the feed store, and you don't have to fight with getting it in them. I will be using this wonderful product for all my bottle calves!

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review of our First Month® - Immune Stimulator. We are thrilled to hear that it has been beneficial for your first bottle calf's health. We understand the importance of having a well-functioning immune system and are happy to provide a product that combines probiotics and minerals in every bottle. We hope to continue to support the health of your animals in the future. Thank you for choosing Redmond First Month!

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Shawn P Henry

First Month® - Immune Stimulator

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Melissa Rietfors
Worked for me

I gave this to 4 bottle babies. One I didn’t think would make it through the night. Drenched her with first month, milk replacer and electrolytes. She was good as new in the morning. I’ve been giving as directed and all calves are healthy and growing well.

Hi Melissa,
We shared your story with our entire team and 'she was good as new in the morning' is exactly why we do what we do. Here's to a lovely summer with your little calves running through the pasture! Thank you for sharing.

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Customer Reviews

Based on 9 reviews
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Maple Knoll Farm
Product is working

We are pleased with the early results from using this product. The health of our calves is elevated from the previous products we used. Sick calves come back to life faster.

Hi Maple Knoll Farm,
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with our First Month® - Immune Stimulator. We are thrilled to hear that it is working well for your calves and that they are showing improved health. It's always great to see our products making a difference. Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to leave a review!

K
Kevin Priessman

I haven’t used it yet. Waiting on calves to be born

Hi Alice and Kevin, Good for you to be ready with First Month BEFORE your babies arrive and already having it on hand. Getting them started right off makes all the difference. Happy calving!

C
Cynthia Anderson
Probiotics Plus Minerals in Every Bottle

I have raised sheep and goats, but the explosive diarrhea that my first bottle calf was suffering was severe enough so that she went off her bottle for a while. After spending a fortune on all the pastes that are out there for calves, I realized that I had to get minerals in her regularly if I was going to get her immune system to function normally again. Thank goodness for Redmond First Month! Had I been using it from the start, I believe I could have avoided a lot of problems of scours and her recovery would have been much quicker. Once I was able to give both minerals AND probiotics in every bottle of milk replacer, she immediately perked up. Some people will tell you to alternate bottles of electrolytes with milk replacer. Calves need their milk replacer for energy. By adding Redmond First Month to the milk replacer from the start of bottle feeding, the crucial blood minerals will be at a level to reduce the risk of imbalances and it provides the probiotics that improve digestion. The cost of Redmond First Month is way less than all those pastes at the feed store, and you don't have to fight with getting it in them. I will be using this wonderful product for all my bottle calves!

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review of our First Month® - Immune Stimulator. We are thrilled to hear that it has been beneficial for your first bottle calf's health. We understand the importance of having a well-functioning immune system and are happy to provide a product that combines probiotics and minerals in every bottle. We hope to continue to support the health of your animals in the future. Thank you for choosing Redmond First Month!

S
Shawn P Henry

First Month® - Immune Stimulator

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Melissa Rietfors
Worked for me

I gave this to 4 bottle babies. One I didn’t think would make it through the night. Drenched her with first month, milk replacer and electrolytes. She was good as new in the morning. I’ve been giving as directed and all calves are healthy and growing well.

Hi Melissa,
We shared your story with our entire team and 'she was good as new in the morning' is exactly why we do what we do. Here's to a lovely summer with your little calves running through the pasture! Thank you for sharing.

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