Description

Vella Calf Starter – 20Kg

Vella Calf Starter Pellets have been formulated to assist young growing calves both dairy and beef also suited to lactating and meat goats & kids.

This product does not contain Monensin

Typical raw materials considered in the formulation of this diet

Wheat, Barley, Sorghum & their Co-Products, Lupins, Canola & Soybean Meal, Lucerne Meal, Vegetable Oils, Amino Acids, Probiotics, Prebiotics, Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin Premix, Salt, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Bentonite, Natural Betaine, Antioxidant, Regano (Herbal Coccidiustat), Molasses

All raw materials used are steamed cooked prior to the pelleting precess

Probiotic and Prebiotic – Good bacteria for gut health

• Coccidiostat – Regano, a natural herbal Coccidiostat used, no withholding period.
• Natural Betaine – Support calves during times of heat stress
• Vegetable Proteins – No restricted animal materials (RAM) used in our diets
• Vitamins – Species specific vitamins & minerals included to support health and production
• Antioxidant – Assist health
• No added hormones or antibiotics used
• Feeding Level – Avoid feeing levels greater than 1.00% of LBW per day.

Calf Feeding Program For Maximum Growth (Dairy)

Age Product Additional Notes

0 – 12 weeks

• • • • Calf Starter + milk + clean palatable course fibre + water
      • Introduce from day 2 ad-lib (max of 1.00% LBW per day). Avoid using highly palatable course fibre as calves may substitute lower energy roughages over pellets and have reduce growth rate.

Over 12 weeks

• • • • Heifer Developer and /or Livestock Maintenance Nuts + pasture / hay / silage + water
      • Use to maintain desired growth levels according to seasonal conditions. (max of 1.50% LBW per day)

Above feeding program is intended for maximum growth (Dairy Calves). Above products can be used at any point of time to match desired growth requirements. Different programs can be developed to suitor individual needs, please contact mill for assistance. For Goats please see reverse side

• · Feeding levels are intended as a guide only, ensure that clean, cool water and roughage in the form of pasture and/or hay is available at all times.
• · Results will vary according to seasonal conditions, age of animal, housing, health and body condition prior to the introduction of supplements and other feed/roughage
• · For best results, feed should be introduced to livestock prior to other feeds becoming limited and/or animals start losing condition.
• · Phase new feeds in and out gradually over a 10 – 14 day period to avoid set backs.

Product Specifications

NOTE: THIS PRODUCT IS STRICTLY PICKUP ONLY or LOCAL DELIVERY within 25Km of GLENORIE, NSW

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