A medium energy pelleted dairy ration.
| Crude Protein | Min | 16.00 % |
| Crude Fat | Min | 3.00 % |
| Crude Fiber | Max | 10.00 % |
| ADF | Max | 15.00 % |
| Calcium | Min | 0.90 % |
| Calcium | Max | 1.40 % |
| Phosphorus | Min | 0.65 % |
| Salt | Min | 0.50% |
|Salt | Max| 1.0%
| Potassium | Min | 1.00% |
| Vitamin A | Min | 4250.00 IU/LB |
| Selenium | Min | 0.40 PPM |
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Feeding levels should be based on stage of lactation, body condition, and forage quality.
Under average conditions: 1lb of grain should be fed for every 3 lbs of milk produced.
Condition ranges could cause this ratio to be narrowed to 1: 2 or widened to 1: 4.
Tips
For Calves and Heifers:
Feed large breed calves 4 quarts of high quality colostrum within 2 hours of birth and again 12 hours later. Adjust amounts for small breed calves. If colostrum quality or quantity is low, consider using a colostrum supplement or replacer.
Offer free choice water from day 2.
Offer free choice calf starter from day 3, starting with a small amount, and increasing as they begin to eat. Calves weaned at 8 weeks of age or less should be consuming 3-4 pounds of starter grain per head per day. Never let calves go without available starter.
Wean calves off milk over a 10-16 day period.
At 12 weeks, gradually switch to heifer grower pellet, offering increasing amounts of hay.
Milk Replacer Feeding:
See product tag for feeding guidelines for optimal biologic growth.
Weigh MR powder every feeding for accuracy and consistency.
Mix MR powder in 110-120° F. water. Feed to calves soon thereafter, at 105° F.
Mix MR powder thoroughly with half of the desired final liquid volume. Add water to reach final volume and temperature; mix or whisk solution thoroughly. Feed immediately.
For large mixing batches, agitate while dispensing to individual feeding containers to prevent settling.
Acidified Milk Replacer Feeding:
Check milk replacer solution pH prior to feeding to ensure 4.0-4.5 pH.
Keep at 70-90°F after mixing and feed free choice via nipple feeder.
Mix fresh every 24-28 hours.
Keep equipment, nipples and hoses clean daily.
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