Description
Premium Calf Milk Replacer
A good curding and highly digestible calf milk replacer that has been formulated to meet young calves nutritional requirements from 4 days of age. A blend of New Zealand sourced natural casein milk powders (whole milk, skim milk and butter milk) fortified with vitamins and minerals, including a free flow agent and a Coccidiostat which aids in the prevention of Coccidiosis.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS:
| Protein | 26% |
| Fat | 20% |
| Lactose | 41% |
| Minerals | 8% |
| Moisture | 3% |
| ME | 20 MJ/kg |
NOTES:
- Store powder airtight in a cool dry place away from light
- Cleanliness and hygiene of mixing and feeding equipment is vital to good calf health
- Mix powder prior to feeding, not the night before as settling may occur
- Eliminate stress by providing adequate shelter and a fresh clean water supply
- Provide good quality hay and meal from 10 days of age to encourage rumen development
TWICE A DAY GUIDELINES:
- Typically fed in the morning and evening with an 8 hour elapse between feeds
- Mix 125g of CMR per litre of warm water (37°C)
- One 20kg bag of CMR makes 180 litres of milk
| Age | Volume (125g CMR/litre) |
| 0 – 4 days | Colostrum fed ad-lib |
| 5 – 10 days | 2.0 litres twice a day |
| 11 – 21 days | 2.5 litres twice a day |
| 22 days + | 3.0 litres twice a day |
ONCE A DAY GUIDELINES:
| Age | Volume per Feed |
| 0 – 4 days | Colostrum fed ad-lib |
| 5 – 10 days | 200g in 1.0 litre twice a day |
| 11 – 21 days | 500g in 2.5 litres once a day |
| 22 days + | 600g in 3.0 litres once a day |
