VITAMILK Classic VITAMILK Classic is formulated for restricted bucket feeding, and automatic milk machines. Mixing: For ‘once a day’ feeding mix 150g powder to make up one litre of milk. For basic ‘twice a day’ feeding mix 125g powder to make up one litre of milk. For standard ‘twice a day’ feeding mix 150g powder to make up one litre of milk. Calves can only be fed milk replacer once a day >28 days of age (point 12 of Annex I to the Calves Welfare Directive 2008/119/EC) Temperature: VITAMILK Classic should be mixed with water at 40-45°C to give a constant feeding temperature of 40-42°C. Dissolve the correct weight of powder in ¾ of the amount of warm water, then add more warm or cold water to achieve 40-42°C. Ensure thorough mixing of powder in warm water. Forage: Fresh, clean straw should be offered at all times to encourage concentrate intake and rumen development. Concentrates: For early rumen development and weaning it is important to offer a specialist dry feed from 4 days of age. The VITA calf starter products are all carefully formulated to encourage rumen development. Weaning: Calves should be weaned when eating 2kg of VITA calf dry feed on 3 consecutive days and are seen to be cudding. Cold Weather: During periods of cold weather, calves should be offered more powder and milk.
For more information about VITAMILK or the VITA calf range contact your ForFarmers account manager or local merchant.
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VITAMILK Classic
A high quality calf milk replacer formulated to provide optimum performance all year round. - rapid growth - improved health