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VITAMILK Premium
VITAMILK Premium is formulated for restricted bucket feeding, and
automatic milk machines.
Mixing:
For ‘once a day’ feeding mix 150g powder to make up one litre of milk.
For basic ‘twice a day’ feeding mix 125g powder to make up one litre of milk.
For standard ‘twice a day’ feeding mix 150g powder to make up one litre of
milk.
Calves can only be fed milk replacer once a day >28 days of age
(point 12 of Annex I to the Calves Welfare Directive 2008/119/EC)
Temperature:
VITAMILK Premium should be mixed with water at 40-45°C to give a
constant feeding temperature of 38-40°C. Dissolve the correct weight of
powder in ¾ of the amount of warm water, then add more warm or cold
water to achieve 40°C. Ensure thorough mixing of powder in warm water.
Forage:
Fresh, clean straw should be offered at all times to encourage concentrate
intake and rumen development.
Concentrates:
For early rumen development and weaning it is important to offer a specialist
dry feed from 4 days of age. The VITA calf starter products are all carefully
formulated to encourage rumen development.
Weaning:
Calves should be weaned when eating 2kg of VITA calf dry feed on 3
consecutive days and are seen to be cudding.
Cold Weather:
During periods of cold weather, calves should be offered more powder and
milk.
For more information about VITAMILK or the VITA calf range contact your
ForFarmers account manager or local merchant.
08457 22 88 53
[email protected]
www.forfarmers.co.uk
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VITAMILK
Premium
A high quality skim calf milk replacer formulated to
provide optimum performance all year round.
- high quality
- rapid growth
- improved health
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VITAMILK Premium
VITAMILK Premium
Calf nutrition:
VITAMILK Premium is a skim milk based complete milk replacer offering a
balanced, highly digestible fat and protein level to avoid digestive problems.
The high inclusion of skim milk ensures the calf has a plentiful supply of
energy and protein for growth and development but also maintains a high
health status.
Protein (%)
23.0
Oil (%)
18.0
Calf Health:
Young calves are vulnerable to infection and disease from birth up to 60
days. The two main diseases that account for over 70% of calf losses are:
1) Calf Scour (diarrhoea) 2) Pneumonia (respiratory)
Healthier calves:
Calf health is central to VITAMILK Premium and because of this, we have
developed Care. This is a package of natural ingredients which supports the
disease resistance of the calf and helps to prevent additional infections. Care
has been formulated to maximise calf health and growth in the first 60 days.
Probiotic bacteria
- - • Produce lactic acid
and reduce gut pH
Citric acid
- - • Reduces gut pH
• Prevents growth
of harmful
micro-organisms
• Reduce the
risk of scours
Calf losses can be reduced through good management and correct nutrition.
This is especially important in the newborn calf when immunity is at its lowest.
Ensuring adequate colostrum and milk powder intake is vital for health and
performance.
milk
0
solid feed
7
10
Clostridia
E.coli Rotavirus
60 days
21
Cryptosporidia Salmonella
Prebiotics
- - • Boosts the immune
function
• Bind to harmful
bacteria
Viral & Bacterial Pneumonia
50,000
4,000
Immunity
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VITAMILK Premium is a complete calf milk replacer containing high levels of
dairy raw materials and the necessary vitamins, minerals and trace elements
to support excellent calf development.
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