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Wet Nurse™ Red Tag 20-20-16 Calf Milk Replacer 10kg
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GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
Crude Protein (min.) | 20.00% |
Crude Protein from milk sources (min.) | 20.00% |
Crude Fat (min.) | 16.00% |
Crude Fibre (max.) | 0.25% |
Calcium (act.) | 0.8% |
Phosphorus (act.) | 0.65% |
Sodium (act.) | 0.8% |
Vitamin A (min.) | 50,000 IU/kg |
Vitamin D3 (min.) | 10,000 IU/kg |
Vitamin E (min.) | 150 IU/kg |
This feed contains added selenium at 0.3 mg/kg
MIXING DIRECTIONS
Milk replacer powder | Fresh clean potable water | Water temperature |
150 grams | 1000 mls | 38° – 45°c |
NOTES ON MIXING:
- For accurate mixing, use scales to weigh powder
- Always use fresh potable water for mixing milk replacer solution
- Add powder to water (38°- 45°c) using wire whisk to mix thoroughly
- Mix only enough for one feeding at a time
- Wash rinse and sanitize utensils thoroughly after every feeding
FEEDING DIRECTIONS
PER FEEDING – 2 X PER DAY
Note
- For large frame calves, add a third feeding
- During COLD weather when environmental temps drop below 4°c for prolonged periods, increase the amount fed daily by up to 50% by providing a THIRD daily feeding of milk replacer solution in addition.
Age (days) | Whole Milk mls | Feeding temperature of solution | Milk Replacer Solution mls/feeding |
0 – 3* | Colostrum* | See note* | None* |
4 – 7 | None | 38°c | 1750 |
8 – 14 | None | 38°c | 2000 |
15 – 21 | None | 38°c | 2500 |
22 – 28 | None | 38°c | 2500 |
29 – 35 | None | 38°c | 3000 |
36 – 42 | None | 38°c | 3000 |
43 – 49 | None | 38°c | 2500 |
50 – 56 | None | 38°c | 2000 |
*NOTES ON FEEDING COLOSTRUM:
- Feed 4 – 6 litres of good quality colostrum within 8 hours of birth
- Continue feeding transition milk for up to 3 days OR switch to Wet Nurse™ 20-20-16 milk replacer solution
CAUTION
- Directions for use must be carefully followed
- Allow calves continuous access to good clean drinking water
- Starting at approximately 1 week of age, provide a good quality calf starter on a free-choice basis
- Follow the recommendations of your feed consultant