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MaxCare Ultimate Calf Milk Replacer 20 kg
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Exclusive to PGG Wrightson, MaxCare Ultimate is formulated to support calves in achieving maximum growth rates, delivering the highest nutrient density calf milk replacer on the New Zealand market.
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SKU#: 133727
- Bovatec® to help prevent coccidiosis
- Betaine aids calf hydration and improves digestion and disease resistance
- Host-specific probiotics: A high concentration of rumen specific bacteria enhances microbial populations which aids digestion
- Organic and inorganic acids facilitate conditions in the calf's stomach that helps prevent the growth of bacterial pathogens, helping protect animal health
- Specific amino acids help calves optimise their growth
- Blend of organic and inorganic minerals help calves reach optimal growth
- Ingredients: Bovatex, betaine, host-specific probiotics, acidifiers, amino acids, vitamins and minerals
Specifications
| Ingredients | Bovatex, betaine, host-specific probiotics, acidifiers, amino acids, vitamins and minerals |
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| Pack Size | 20 kg |
| Feeding rates | Day 1: Minimum of 4 L best quality colostrum (ideally 22% Brix) as soon as possible after birth. Day 2 to 7: 130^g/L: 1.5 to 2.5 L per feed, max of 5 L/day. Day 8 to 21: 130g/L: 2.5 to 3 L per feed, max 6 L/day. Day 22 to 49: 130g/L: 3 to 3.5 L per feed, max 7 L/day. Day 50: weaning 130g/L: taper volume by 0.5 L/day depending on calf starter consumption |
| How to prepare | Add MaxCare Ultimate CMR to half the required volume of fresh, clean water at 38 to 40°C. Mix until fully dissolved. Add water to the required volume. Example: If mixing 2 L, add 1 L of water into a mixing container, add 250 g of MaxCare CMR, mix until dissolved, then add water to make up to 2 L in total |
| Suitable for | Calf milk replacer |
| Major nutrients | Protein 28%, folic acid 1.0 mg/kg, fat 22%, Vitamin C 250 mg/kg, metabolisable energy 19.7 MJ/kg, calcium 0.75%, Vitamin A16,000 iu/kg, DP (digestible phosphorus) 0.35%, Vitamin D3 1,500 iu/kg, sodium 0.18%, Vitamin E 60 mg/kg, zinc (organic & inorganic) 60 mg/kg, Vitamin K3 5 mg/kg, manganese (organic & inorganic) 40 mg/kg, Vitamin B1 5 mg/kg, iron (organic) 120 mg/kg, Vitamin B2 18 mg/kg, iodine 0.5 mg/kg, niacin (b3) 20 mg/kg, selenium 0.30 mg/kg, pantothenic (b5) 20 mg/kg, copper 15 mg/kg, pyridoxine (b6) 6.5 mg/kg, antioxidant 5 mg/kg, Vitamin B12 0.08 mg/kg, lasalocid (Bovatec®) 100 mg/kg, and biotin 0.1 mg/kg |
| Tech Sheet | MaxCare Ultimate Calf Milk Replacer - Tech Sheet |
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| Promotion conditions | Valid from 1 July 2025 to 30 September 2025 unless specified otherwise or extended (but not before 7.30am on the first, or after 5pm on the last, day of that period) or while stocks last. May not be available in all stores but may be ordered on request. Prices include GST and are subject to change. PGG Wrightson promotions do not apply to quotes or bulk rates unless otherwise stated. |
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