Baca Notes

BACA Notes is the first application dedicated to managing DCAD: the Feed Balance Cations Anions.

This application provides an explanation and examples of DCAD as well as computations of the DCAD of animal rations.

This application provides an explanation and examples of DCAD as well as computations of the DCAD of animal rations.

The risk factors for metabolic diseases have been explained for decades and yet reproduction is deteriorating, production does not always match the ration that is given. Milk fever, ketoses, metritis and abomasum still appear in the first days of lactation.

Where does the fault lie?
In the management of dry cows and hypocalcaemia.

To manage the lack of calcium it is necessary to manage …… calcium ?
Not at all. The answer is Sulfur, Chlorine, Sodium, Potassium and Magnesium. The first two are anions, the next two are cations, and Magnesium acts independently, but it is equally important since activation of Parathyroid hormones, secreted during hypocalcemia to meet increased calcium needs, can be effective only if DCAD and Magnesium levels are satisfactory.

In a few screens and with very educational animations BACA Notes presents all these points related to DCAD management in an almost fun manner in order for it to be understood by all.

An additional module allows you to quickly evaluate the DCAD of a dry cow ration and offers solutions to correct unbalanced
rations (with a PDF edition).

The goal of BACA notes is to know all about DCAD and what to fix in risk situations by having only your smartphone or your tablet in your pocket.