PREMIUM
MG CALFCARE® PREMIUM Calf Milk Replacer is
recommended as a milk replacer for calves from three
(3) days of age after receiving sufficient intake and
optimum benefit from first colostrum – a vital start in
life.
CALFCARE PREMIUM is produced from 100%
Australian dairy ingredients to offer an easy to mix &
highly digestible milk feed.
In the young animal, it forms a curd (clot) in the
stomach to aid casein digestion.
CALFCARE PREMIUM has been supplemented with
a proprietary blend of essential Vitamins (A, D, E, B1,
B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, C, K, biotin & choline) and
Trace Minerals (Cobalt, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Zinc,
Manganese & Selenium) to cover the young calf's
requirements for optimum performance. Also includes
low-dose probiotic to aid digestion and gut health.
CALFCARE PREMIUM does NOT contain Tallow or
any Restricted Animal Material.
TYPICAL ANALYSIS:
Min. Protein
Min. Fat
25%
20%
MIXING INSTRUCTIONS:
Measure the required quantity of CALFCARE
PREMIUM powder (a scale is more accurate) and
dissolve in warm water (40°C); stir gently until fully
dissolved. Then add the remaining quantity of water
(warm or cold) to required volume and stir to ensure a
homogenous mix. Feed at 40°C (body temperature).
Gentle paddle or whisk actions are best for powder
mixing. Avoid high-speed mechanical devices that
generate an air vortex down the shaft of the stirring
device.
NB 1 level metric cup approximates 120g of powder.
CALFCARE PREMIUM has been formulated to allow
powder mixing, and feeding of reconstituted milk, at
lower temperatures than those recommended above.
MIXING RATES:
12.5% concentration (125g/L) for younger calves:
• Add 125g of powder into half a litre of water. When
mixed, top up with water to make 1 litre of liquid feed.
• Bulk Mixing: 1 kg of powder added to 7 litres of
water will make 8 litres of liquid feed.
20.0% concentration (200g/L) for older calves:
• Add 200g of powder into half a litre of water. When
mixed, top up with water to make 1 litre of liquid feed
• Bulk Mixing: 1kg of powder added to 4 litres of water
will make 5 litres of liquid feed.
Caution: Liquid Feed Concentrations exceeding
20% Dry Matter may overwhelm the abomasum
and induce feeding scours in some animals.
FEEDING OTHER INFANT ANIMALS:
This milk replacer has been formulated for calves but
may be used as an emergency milk feed for foals
(100g/L); kids & lambs (130-150g/L); and pups
(170g/L). Specific milk replacers available for infant
animals include:
Calves - ProfeLAC GOLD for Automatic Feeders
Lambs, kids, crias – ProfeLAC SHEPHERD
Piglets – ProfeLAC PIGLET for commercial units
CALFCARE PREMIUM FEEDING PROGRAMS:
Twice daily feeding is recommended for the first 2-3 weeks of life.
Feeding Small Calves under 35kg bodyweight: Target 10% of
bodyweight (BWT) as daily liquid feed volume initially and increase to
4L by 2-3 weeks.
1. AUTOMATIC CALF FEEDERS - always use ProfeLAC GOLD
Select a feeding regime that supplies minimum 500g powder/day
and meets targeted growth rates.
Calibrate machine for accurate powder dispensing.
2. EARLY WEANING – BEEF & DAIRY CALVES.
Covers maintenance requirements with modest weight gain; drives
rapid rumen development to enable early weaning.
Day 1
Days 2-3
Days 4-14
Weeks 3-5
Weaning
First colostrum only - from mother or another dam.
Beef: 1.5L (125g/L) twice a day
Dairy: 2.0L twice a day
50:50 mix colostrum and milk replacer (125g/L)
2.0L (125g/L) twice a day
2.0L (125g/L) twice a day
OR, 2.5L (200g/L) in a single feed
Implement Abrupt Weaning from 6-7 weeks of age
3. DAIRY CALVES – OPTIMUM HEIFER GROWTH.
Covers maintenance requirements with high weight gain; promotes
rumen development with delayed weaning.
Day 1
Days 2-3
Days 4-6
Days 7-21
Weeks 4-7
Weaning
First colostrum only - from mother or another dam.
Colostrum Feeding – 2.0L twice a day
2.0L twice a day
50:50 mix colostrum and milk replacer (125g/L)
2.5L (125g/L) twice a day
2.5L (150g/L) twice a day
OR, 4L (200g/L) in a single feed
Implement Gradual Weaning from 8 weeks of age
4. DAIRY CALVES - SUPPLEMENTING WHOLE MILK.
Moderate daily weight gain with choice of weaning method.
Day 1
Days 2-3
Days 4-14
Weeks 3-5
Weaning
First colostrum only - from mother or another dam.
Colostrum Feeding – 2.0L twice a day
100g in 1.5L milk (19%DM) twice a day
300g in 3.0L milk (22%DM) in a single feed
Implement Abrupt or Gradual Weaning
WITHHOLDING PERIODS - NIL
For More Feeding Program Information Call 1300 380 343.
CALFCARE PREMIUM REARING PROGRAM:
1. BioSecurity - Calf disease prevention also starts with
good hygiene and disinfection management to prevent and
control the spread of infection. Thoroughly clean and
disinfect pens, sheds and shelters with VirKon® S (diluted
1:100 with water) before use. Remember to clean and
disinfect calfeterias, teats, water and feed troughs between
feeds with VirKon® S (1:100 dilution). Maintain pen/shed
hygiene with a weekly application of VirKon® S or
NaturClean™ - ultra-absorbent powder.
2. Colostrum Feeding – Within the first 24 hours of life,
calves must receive 10% of their body weight of first
colostrum (larger breeds need a total of 4-5L; smaller
breeds require 2-3L).
Use BioStart CALF (rennet additive) to aid colostrum and
milk digestion efficiency. Give newborns 2mL initial dose
with first colostrum (aids IgG uptake) then 1mL per head
per feed for the first 3 weeks.
3. Weak or ‘At Risk’ calves that won’t suckle will benefit from
additional energy. Administer 15mL of ProfeSTART®
Energy Plus PASTE on consecutive days to boost energy
levels and aid appetite.
4. From 24 hours of life ands after first colostrum intake,
administer 5mL of ProfeSTART PRO-Biotic GEL to
establish the intestinal microflora in newborn calves.
5. Post colostrum feeding - ensure calves receive at least
500g of CALFCARE PREMIUM each day (375g for
smaller breeds). For best results, and to avoid gastric
discomfort, offer calves a 50:50 blend of colostrum and
CALFCARE PREMIUM for 3 days prior to complete milk
replacer feeding.
6. For coccidia prevention and control use ProfeLAC®
GOLD or alternatively supplement daily milk with
ProfeSTART® FortiMILK® GOLD - select the product that
best suits your calf feeding system.
7. To aid digestion, gut health and natural production,
supplement the milk in the first weeks of life with Calfcare
Prebiotic Food (purified oligosaccharide nutrient) at
4g/10kg BWT/calf/day.
Product Enquiries Call 1300 380 343
8. If scours or calf morbidity occurs offer Bovelyte®, to
replace electrolytes and reverse dehydration, in between
milk feeds for 2 days.
Add ProfeSTART® PROBiotic POWDER or FortiMILK® GREEN to the milk at
10g per calf per day for 10 days to aid intestinal microbial
balance and digestion. If scours persist beyond 2 days seek veterinary assistance.
9. Calves should be fed warm liquid feed during the first 3
weeks of life. Once daily feeding can be introduced from
14 days of age. Milk solids can be increased in cold
weather to maintain calf health and welfare. For every 5°C
drop in temperature, feed an extra 35-50g of powder
/calf/day.
10. Fresh and good quality solid feed (calf starter) or muesli
can be fed free choice from day 4 of life to aid rumen wall
development.
11. Calves should be allowed access to some straw or a
measured amount of hay (eg via hay feeder). Ensure the
quantity of straw/hay provided or consumed does not
interfere with calf starter intake.
12. Calves must have access to fresh clean water at all
times to maintain hydration status and to stimulate calf
starter intake.
13. Good quality hay should be available free choice when
calf starter intake exceeds 500g/day (individual pens) or
800g/day (group housing). Introduction of roughage at this
point enables enlargement of the rumen.
14. Weaning - Calves can be weaned when consumption of
calf starter feed reaches 1kg/day over 3 consecutive days.
Abrupt Weaning - reduce milk intake by 50% and feed
once daily for one whole week then stop milk feeding
altogether.
Gradual Weaning - reduce daily milk intake by 0.5-1.0L
for week one then reduce milk intake by another 0.5-1.0L
for week two, and so on until milk feeding is finished.
15. Post Weaning - To avoid weight checks at weaning,
drench with 10-15mL BioStart RUMINANT and ensure
access to calf starter feed for another 3 weeks (minimum).
Calfcare ®, ProfeLAC® & ProfeSTART® are registered trademarks of
Murray Goulburn Co-Op Co Ltd