Program Summary Grober VG 21/19
Product Profile
A specifically formulated calf milk replacer for excellence in raising GRAIN VEAL CALVES.
The Need
Young Holstein bull calves require a quality milk replacer to ensure a healthy start. Young calves that have been transported are severally energy deficient and under stress. The best way to counteract these conditions is to provide a dry clean environment and offer a quality milk replacer that will provide the necessary protein and fat to allow the calf to establish itself and… Continue reading
Calf Starter for VG Program
The calf starter ration, to compliment grain veal program, needs to be highly palatable and of excellent quality. When a high protein milk replacer (21%) is being fed, the calf starter should be at least 18-20% protein to maintain optimal growth.
It is critical that protein needs must be met to help maintain early growth rate advantage.
In raising calves, the major goals of feeding before weaning are to:
- Feed for optimum health and strong immunity
- Have good skeletal development… Continue reading
Colostrum Facts
What is colostrum?
Colostrum is the first milk produced after calving. It contains immunoglobulins (antibodies) to the diseases in the cow’s environment. Newborn calves have no immunoglobulins of their own; they rely upon receiving the colostral immunoglobulins from their mother for disease protection in the first weeks of life.
Colostrum absorption by the newborn calf.
The gastrointestinal tract of the newborn calf allows absorption of the colostral immunoglobulins into the blood stream only for the first 12-24 hours of life.… Continue reading