Feedrite Calf Starter Muesli
Feedrite Calf Starter Muesli is a good choice for growing calves.
A well-designed calf feed should be palatable, none-dusty, nutrient dense, have a texture that encourages chewing and be consistent in its formulation.
Highly palatable ingredients such as barley, maize and lupins stimulate solid feed intake in young calves which promotes early rumen development. Careful processing by steam rolling ingredients and molasses coating the finished mix minimises the formation of fines and dust which reduce feed intake. Steam rolling also helps create an optimal feed structure with large, flattened particles which encourage chewing and consequent salivation that helps stabilise rumen acidity. The high energy and protein levels in Feedrite Calf Starter Muesli are carefully designed to support optimal growth and development of young calves. Finally, the fixed formula of Feedrite Calf Starter Muesli caters to the preference calves have for consistency in their feed.
Jonathan Woodroofe M.Sc.
Animal Nutritionist
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Nutritional Specifications:
Crude Protein % (min)
As Fed: 18
Dry Matter: 20
Urea % (max)
As Fed: NIL
Dry Matter: NIL
Crude Fibre % (max)
As Fed: 89
Dry Matter: –
Calcium %
As Fed: 1
Dry Matter: 1.1
Phosphorus %
As Fed: 1.5
Dry Matter: 1.55
Energy (ME) MJ/kg
As Fed: –
Dry Matter: 12
Feeding Guide:
Day 1
Ensure that calves receive an adequate quantity, of good quality colostrum, as quickly as possible after birth.
Day 2 to 21
Feed an adequate volume of liquid milk and ensure clean water and good quality cereal straw are always available.
Introduce Feed Rite Calf Starter gradually from Day 2.
Day 22 to weaning
Continue feeding liquid milk and ensure clean water and good quality cereal straw are always available.
Provide Feed Rite Calf Starter or Feed Rite Calf Rearer until weaning.
Ensure that calves are consuming at least 1kg per head per day of Feedrite Calf Starter or Feed Rite Calf Rearer over 3 consecutive days then wean off milk.
Post weaning
Provide access to good quality pasture. Cereal straw should be withdrawn at this stage. If required Feed Rite Calf Rearer can continue to be offered at rates of up to 2kg per head per day up until 6 months of age to help achieve growth rates.
Additional Information:
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT CONTAIN RESTRICTED ANIMAL MATERIAL
Withholding Periods: NIL
New Zealand Consumers
Do not use additional selenium based products without consulting a veterinarian