VG (Non-Medicated or Medicated) Calf Milk Replacer
*available with Bovatec, Deccox, or Neo/Oxy
Grober VG milk replacer is designed for raising dairy replacement heifers and beef breeds.
Guaranteed Analysis:
| Crude protein (min) | 21% |
| Crude fat (min} | 19% |
| 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 | Benefits |
| Formulated with high quality alternative proteins | Sourced for their high level of digestibility, and to provide a lower cost advantage and earlier grain intake |
| Formulated with medium chain fatty acids | Improved gut health through antimicrobial protection |
| Easy mix | Superior mixability: fewer clumps = less digestive upsets |
| Inclusion of organic selenium | Improved mineral absorption for a stronger immune system |
Grober VG recommended feeding program
v A scale provides the best precision for weighing 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 defence 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 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):
| 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). |
Individual calf:
| Powder/feed | Quarts/ feed | Feeds/day | |
| Week 1 | 10 oz(284 g) | 2 | 3 |
| Week 2-6 | 15 oz(425 g) | 3 | 2 |
| Week 7-8 | 15 oz(425 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 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.