Calf Starter

Calf Starter

  • Palatable for easy transition of newborn calves to solids
  • Nutrition for immunity, growth & effective rumen development
Energy
12MJ/kg
ME
For growth & body weight maintenance
Protein
20%
For building muscle & weight gain
Calcium
1.4%
For strong bones & frame development
Coccidiostat
50mg/kg
For aiding the control of coccidiosis

A highly palatable starter feed that ensures easy transition of calves from liquid to solid feed from a few days old until progression to pasture at around 12 weeks of age.

These slightly sweet, protein rich and nutrient dense pellets, provide the nutrition essential to support immune function and efficient growth, whilst encouraging proper rumen development for lifetime benefits.

Rumen buffer reduces the risk of acidosis whilst lasalocid sodium helps improve liveweight gains and feed conversion efficiency, and aids in the control of coccidiosis.

Available in 20kg Bags, 800kg Bulker Bags & Bulk.

Nutrient Levels Per kg Feed

(On a Dry Matter Basis)

Typical Analysis
Crude Protein
min. 20%
Energy (ME)
min. 12MJ
Crude Fat
max. 7%
Crude Fibre
max. 7%
Salt
max. 1%
Calcium
min. 1.4%
Phosphorus
min. 0.7%
Starch
min. 35%
Lasalocid Sodium
50mg
Urea
Nil
Vitamins
Vitamin A
6,000 IU
Vitamin D3
1,800 IU
Vitamin E
20mg
Vitamin K
1mg
Vitamin B1
5mg
Vitamin B2
2.5mg
Vitamin B3
10mg
Vitamin B5
7mg
Vitamin B6
1.5mg
Vitamin B12
15μg
Folic Acid
0.1mg
Biotin
50μg
Vitamin C
250mg
Macro-Minerals
Calcium
14g
Magnesium
2.5g
Phosphorus
7g
Salt
5g
Sulphur
2.7g
Micro-Minerals
Cobalt
1mg
Copper
20mg
Iodine
1mg
Iron
30mg
Manganese
25mg
Selenium
0.3mg
Zinc
90mg
Fatty Acids
Oleic
(Omega 9)
Linoleic
(Omega 6)
Alpha Linoleic
(Omega 3)
NOTE: If using supplementary selenium do not use at the same time as any other selenised fertiliser, prill or product, and do not exceed the stated dose and frequency without consulting a veterinarian.

Ingredients

Wholegrain barley wheat maize sorghum rice rice bran soybean meal lupins canola meal field peas calcium carbonate dicalcium phosphate molasses flavour rumen buffer salt canola oil vitamin mineral premix vitamin C yeast lasalocid sodium.
  • NO UREA
  • NO HULLS

Contains Medication: Contains 250mg/kg Bovatec® 20cc premix to provide 50mg/kg lasalocid sodium for improved liveweight gains and feed conversion effeciency in growing cattle, and an aid in the control of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria spp. Feed 1kg per 100kg carf weight per day to provide 0.5mg/kg liveweight lasalocid sodium per day.

WARNING: For bovine use only Do not feed to horses, poultry or other non-ruminant species.

Protein

Nutritious soybean and canola meals, lupins and field peas are great sources of bypass protein, which is digested in the small intestine rather than the rumen giving superior nutrient availability.

Proteins provide amino acids which contribute to a healthy immune system, and are the building blocks vital for muscle growth and development.

Starch

Wholegrain rice is gluten free and a great source of easily digestible starch. Starch is a source of fuel for rumen microbes. It is combined with selected quality wholegrains including wheat, barley and maize, to provide a feed rich in available starch to support calf rumen development and provide optimum energy for growth and weight gain.

Rice Bran

Rice bran is highly palatable, rich in digestible fibre, and is a source of nutritious oil which provides an additional energy source to support the growth of healthy calves and heifers. Improving energy availability in the diet can promote protein synthesis to assist immune health and weight gain.

Rumen Buffer

An effective rumen bu er helps stabilise rumen pH, improving fibre digestion and significantly reducing the risk of acidosis (grain poisoning). Acidosis can reduce feed intake leading to weight loss, it can also compromise energy production and cause permanent rumen damage.

Molasses

A versatile ingredient that provides sweetness for improved palatability and encourages feed intake in young calves. Molasses supports digestion by providing natural sugars as nourishment for the rumen microbe population.

Macro-Minerals

Calcium and phosphorus are critical for frame development, strong bones and teeth, and healthy metabolism. Electrolytes including salt, potassium and magnesium, are vital for balancing body fluids and maintaining nervous system health.

Micro-Minerals

Selenium is important for immunity and zinc for tissue repair and health. Copper helps strengthen bones, with manganese assisting cartilage development and reproductive function. Cobalt is a component of vitamin B12 which is required for energy production.

Vitamins

Vitamin A benefits eye health, whilst vitamin D3 aids calcium absorption. Vitamin C helps support the immune system, whilst vitamin E plays a role in cardiovascular, circulatory and neuromuscular functions. B vitamins are vital for metabolism and the effcient generation of energy for growth.

Yeast

Yeast helps improve fibre digestion, promotes feed intake and enhances the absorption of nutrients. It is beneficial for rumen microflora and stabilising pH for improved rumen function and performance. Improved feed intake and enhanced fibre digestion assists growth to meet optimum weaning weights.

Coccidiostat

Lasalocid sodium helps improve liveweight gains and feed conversion e ciency. It aids in the control of coccidiosis and reduction of faecal shedding of coccidia Eimeria spp., which if left untreated can result in diarrhoea, dehydration, weight loss and in acute cases death.

Daily Feeding Guide

As available Twice daily Once daily Unrestricted
Day 1 Colostrum
Day 2 – 5 Milk or milk replacer CopRice Calf Stater pellets
Day 6 – 3 months Milk or milk replacer CopRice Calf Starter pellets

*Wean off milk or milk replacer when consumption of CopRice Calf Starter Pellets reaches 0.8kg to 1.0kg per head/per day.

Feeding Instructions

  • Ensure livestock always have access to clean, cool and fresh water.
  • During periods of poor pasture quality additional supplementary feeding will be necessary to achieve lightweight targets.
  • CopRice Dairy Calf Starter Pellets are not a complete feed, they are to be fed to calves in conjunction with free access to straw, hay and/or other dry forages.


WITHHOLDING PERIODS
:
Beef Cattle Meat -Nil, Dairy Cattle Milk -Nil.

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