Equalizer (Non-Medicated OR Medicated) Calf Milk Replacer
- available with Bovatec, Deccox, or Neo/Oxy
- available with vegetable protein (AP) or plasma protein (PP)
Grober Equalizer calf milk replacer is designed to provide lower cost while maintaining high quality nutrition.
Guaranteed Analysis:
| Crude protein (min) | 24% |
| Crude fat (min) | 17% |
| Crude fibre (max) | 0.15% |
| Ash (max) | 7.5% |
| Calcium (min) | 0.90% |
| Calcium (max) | 1.1% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 0.70% |
| Vitamin A (min) | 18,200 IU/lb |
| Vitamin D3 (min) | 1,820 IU/lb |
| Vitamin E (min) | 70 IU/lb |
Features of Benefits of Equalizer Calf Milk Replacer
| Features | Benefits |
| High quality vegetable proteins or milk replacer quality bovine plasma combined with wholesome milk ingredients | Ensures strong growth and digestion in the young calf |
| Formulated with medium chain fatty acids | Improved gut health through antimicrobial protection |
| Easy mix | Superior mixability: fewer clumps = less digestive upsets |
| Higher protein | Improved growth through skeletal and muscle development. Maximizing dairy characteristics. |
| Inclusion of organic selenium | Improved mineral absorption for a stronger immune system |
Automatic feeding machines:
This calf milk replacer product has been designed for use in automatic milk feeding machines. Mixing temperatures should be set between 104-107°F. Calibration is recommended regularly and especially when switching to a different product lot. Grober Nutrition recommends calibrating powder to 150-170g/L.
Equalizer recommended feeding program
v A scale provides the best precision for weighing calf milk replacer powder.
v Free choice water should be offered at all times.
v High quality colostrum or colostrum replacer should be fed to all newborn calves, 3-4 quarts within 6 hours for optimal defense against environmental pathogens.
v Clean and rinse ALL feeding utensils and equipment after each feeding: rinse in lukewarm water, wash with a detergent in hot (180°F) water, rinse with clean water (ideally a weak, 5-10%, bleach solution) and dry thoroughly with a clean towel.
v During extreme conditions (cold or wind), offer an extra feeding of calf milk replacer per day.
v A good quality starter ration is an essential component to a calf nutrition program necessary for rumen development and transition from a milk diet. Offer fresh amounts each day with free choice water; when calves are consuming 2-3lbs/day for several days this can be used as an indicator that they are ready to wean.
Large Batch (5 gallon):
| Traditional | Grober recommended |
| Weigh 6.6 lbs in 3-4 gallons in 120°F water, mix to dissolve powder. Add remaining water to bring final solution to 5 gallons. Feed at calf body temperature (102-106°F). | Weigh 7.5 lbs in 3-4 gallons in 120°F water, mix to dissolve powder. Add remaining water to bring final solution to 5 gallons. Feed at calf body temperature (102-106°F). |
Individual calf:
| Traditional | Grober recommended | |||||
| Powder/feed | Quarts/ feed | Feeds/day | Powder/feed | Quarts/ feed | Feeds/day | |
| Week 1 | 10 oz (284 g) | 2 | 3 | 12 oz (340 g) | 2 | 3 |
| Week 2-6 | 15 oz (425 g) | 3 | 2 | 18 oz (510 g) | 3 | 2 |
| Week 7-8 | 15 oz (425 g) | 3 | 1 | 18 oz (510 g) | 3 | 1 |
The feeding schedule should be adjusted based on the size and health status of the individual calf.
2-step program: Feeding an all milk protein calf milk replacer such as High Performance or Excel for the first 2-3 weeks and then transitioning to VG can improve performance through a calf’s innate ability to digest milk proteins more efficiently the first 2-3 weeks.