Grober High Performance ProGro™ calf milk replacer is balanced to efficiently meet energy and protein requirements for growth. Formulated to deliver a proper blend of easily digestible proteins, balances fatty acid and amino acid profiles, and highly bioavailable micronutrients, resulting in optimal and sustained growth. This milk replacer has been well researched at Grober’s Young Animal Development Centre, and makes an excellent fit for automatic calf feeding programs.
Producer Objectives
- Raising replacement dairy heifers with significant daily live-weight gain
- Optimizing rumen development through grain/water intake
- Improved immunity function by providing adequate levels of protein and balanced nutrition
Features & Benefits
- Designed for sustained and optimal growth
- Improved heifer health, growth, and future milk production
- Designed for use in automatic feeding systems
Mixing Directions
- Weigh 150g/L of powder
- Mix with 0.5 litre of hot water (60°C) for 3 minutes
- Add 0.45 litre cool water and mix for 1 minute (total litre)
- Feed the milk solution at a temperature of 38-40°C (body temperature) (thermometer and scale provides the best precision)
Feeding Schedule
Age of Calf
Amount Per Feeding
Number of Feedings/Day
Total Amount Fed/Day
Day 1 (colostrum)
4L within 2hrs of birth and 2L within 6-8hrs of birth.
Day 2-4
1.5L (225g powder)
3
4.5L (675g of powder)
Day 5-7
2L (300g powder)
3
6L (900g of powder)
Week 2-7
3-4L (600g powder)
2-3
9L (1350g of powder)
Week 8 (Weaning)
2-4L (300-600g powder)
1-2
2-8L (300-1200g of powder)
Management Recommendations
When a calf’s ambient temperature falls below their comfort zone (calf 1-3 weeks below 15-25°C; calf 3+ weeks 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 a 3+ week old calf
