VG Calf Milk Replacer 21/19 from Grober Nutrition

VG

Raising grain fed veal calves or replacement dairy heifers
Optimizing rumen development through grain/water intake
Improved immunity function by providing adequate levels of protein and balanced nutrition
Early wean program

Contains Selplex®
Contains highly digestible wheat gluten, lowers cost and encourages grain intake
Less lean muscle mass, but higher body mass for earlier weaning onto a full grain program

Based on 125g/L
When a calf’s ambient temperature falls below their comfort zone (calf 1-3 weeks below 15-25°C; calf 3 weeks plus below 10°C), extra nutrition should be provided to maintain growth and maintenance requirements
- minimum 150g extra powder for a less than 3 week old calf
- minimum 75g extra powder for 3+ week old calf

Age	Amout to feed/feeding	Number of feedings/day	How much milk repalcer to make/calf/day?
Day 1 (colostrum)	1.3 – 2L	3	None -feed colostrum or colostrum replacer
Day 2 – Day 4	1.5L	3	4.5L total solution (562.5g powder)
Day 5 – 7	2L	3	6L total solution (750g powder)
Week 2 – 6	3-4L	2	6-8L total solution (750- 1000g powder)
Week 7 – 8	3-4L	1 begin weening	3-4L total solution (375g -500g powder)

Multiple feedings/day recommended to stabilize pH of the abomasum
Encourage a strong suckling reflex early on so that milk is absorbed into the abomasum and digested
Grain (and water) should be introduced early on. Allow calves to explore their environment and taste different feedstuffs
Clean, dry bedding will optimize growth and enhance any feeding program
Any abnormal events (illness, dehorning, vaccination etc) should be followed up with a greater volume of milk replacer at the next meal – calves will burn more energy when stressed. Sucking will help calm calves and nutrition will help replenish energy reserves

Grain is an important part of raising red veal
Veal is a unique food product that uses the offshoots of the dairy industry to produce a flavourful, easily digestible, tender meat product.
In order to achieve a good quality end product, care must be taken when selecting grains for feeding.
Grains should be stored in a cooler, dry environment to ensure that their quality is protected.
It is best to deal with a feedmill that is knowledgeable on what mycotoxins are of concern and test for quality purposes.
Before purchasing grain, it is always a good idea to review a specification sheet to see what levels of protein, fat and moisture are expected and compare these values to book values.
It is important to keep in mind that these animals have immature digestive tracts, so to encourage their growth high quality rations should be available.