Calf Weaner Pellets are a palatable and nutritious food formulated to be fed to calves from three to six months of age. It is nutritionally balanced for essential nutrients such as protein, energy, vitamins and minerals, and contains lasalocid sodium for improved growth rates and feed conversion efficiency and as an aid in the prevention of coccidiosis.
Feeding Recommendations
Feed Calf Starter Meal ad lib. from birth to 3 months of age.
From 3 to 6 months of age feed Calf Weaner Pellets.
Note: Calf Weaner Pellets can be fed from birth as a low cost alternative to Calf Starter Meal, however growth rates may be slower.
To maximise consumption and to help avoid digestive problems ensure that Calf Weaner Pellets are fed fresh daily.
Roughage and clean, fresh water must be available at all times.
Warnings
This feed contains Lasalocid Sodium.
Do not feed to horses or other equines, camelids and canines as it may be fatal.
Withholding Period - Cattle: Nil.
This feed has been manufactured specifically for animals as described, do not feed to any other species of animal.
This product does not contain restricted animal material.
Ingredients
Calf Weaner Pellets are formulated from a selection of the following ingredients: Barley, wheat, triticale, oats, peas, lupins, lentils, beans, soyabean, canola, sunflower, grapes and products derived from these ingredients. Vegetable oil, molasses, limestone, di-calcium phosphate, salt, rumen buffer, bentonite, magnesium oxide, methionine, antioxidants and lasalocid sodium.
Vitamins: A, D3, E, K, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenate), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folic acid), B12 (cobalamin) and choline.
Minerals: Calcium, phosphorus, sodium, chloride, sulphur, cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, manganese, molybdenum, selenium and zinc.
Analysis
As fed | DM @ 89% | |
ME (min) | 11.3 mj/kg | 12.7 mj/kg |
Protein (min) | 18.0% | 20.2% |
Fat (min) | 2.5% | 2.8% |
Fibre (max) | 10.0% | 11.2% |
Salt (max added) | 1.0% | 1.1% |
Rumen Buffer | 0.7% | 0.8% |
Lasalocid Sodium 46 mg per kg as fed |