Producer Objectives
- Artificially rearing newborn water buffalo calves
- Feeding orphaned water buffalo calves
Features & Benefits
- Designed to meet the nutrient requirements of a water buffalo calf
- Balanced in minerals and vitamins and formulated to duplicate the protein and fat of the mother’s milk using analysis data from the literature
Mixing Directions
- Measure 160g of powder per litre of solution (A scale provides the best precision)
- Mix powder with 0.5 litre hot water (50-60°C) for 3 minutes using a whisk or paint mixer
- Add 0.4 litre cool water and mix for 1 minute (total 1 litre)
- Feed the milk solution at a temperature of 41-42°C (body temperature) (thermometer provides best results)
Management and Feeding Instructions
- Newborn calves should receive colostrum within the first 6 hours of birth for optimal health
- Buffalo calves can be fed 2-3 times/day from the beginning
- Start them with 1.5-2L of milk at each feeding and gradually work up to 3-4 L/feeding 2x/day
- Gradually wean calves by reducing the number of milk meals over 2 weeks
- Good quality ad-libitum water should be made available from 2 weeks of age
- Good quality hay should be made available at all times
Good quality concentrate feed should be offered in small quantities from 2 weeks of age
