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MaxCare® Whey Calf Milk Replacer is a highly digestible blend of protein and energy with a comprehensive blend of additives to support a young calf’s growth, development and health. Includes balanced amino acids and a coccidiostat Bovatec®.
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Application method | Add MaxCare® Whey CMR to half the required volume of fresh, clean water at 38 to 40 degrees Celsius. Mix until fully dissolved. Add water to required volume. |
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Feeding rates | First 24hrs minimum of 4 L of colostrum (ideally ≥22% brix) as soon as possible after birth. Calf aged 2 to 7 days: twice a day feeding - 150 grams of MaxCare within a litre, 1.5-2 L per feed. Aged 8 to 21 days: twice daily feeding - 150 grams of MaxCare within a litre, 2.5-3 L per feed. Once a day feeding - 150 grams of MaxCare within a litre, max. 3.5 L per feed. Aged 22 to 49 days: Twice a day feeding - 150 grams of MaxCare within a litre, 3 L per feed. Once a day feeding - 150 grams of MaxCare within a litre, max. 3.5 L per feed. Aged 50 days old at weaning 150 grams within a litre. Taper volume by 0.5L/day dependent on calf starter consumption. |
Major nutrients | Protein 23%, Fat 20%, Ash 5%, Lactose 47%, Calcium 0.5%, Phosphorus 0.4%, Magnesium 0.07%, Lysine 2.4%, Methionine 0.8%, Threonine 1.6%, Vitamin A 16,000 iu/kg, Vitamin D3 1,500 iu/kg, Vitamin E 60 mg/kg, Vitamin K 5 mg/kg, Thiamine (B1) 5 mg/kg, Riboflavin (B2) 18 mg/kg, Niacin 20 mg/kg, Pantothenic Acid (B5) 20 mg/kg, Pyridoxine (B6) 6.5 mg/kg, Folic Acid (B9) 1 mg/kg, Vitamin B12 0.08 mg/kg, Vitamin C 250 mg/kg, Biotin 0.1 mg/kg, Zinc 60 mg/kg, Manganese 40 mg/kg, Iron 120 mg/kg, Iodine 0.5 mg/kg, Selenium 0.3 mg/kg, Copper 10 mg/kg, Organic Zinc 15 mg/kg, Organic Manganese 10 mg/kg, Organic Iron 30 mg/kg, Lasalocid (Bovatec®) 100 mg/kg. |
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Promotion conditions | This product has been featured in our Stock'n'Save publication but is not currently discounted. |