Cargil 18% Texturized Calf Starter Feed

Cargil 18% Texturized Calf Starter Feed

Starter ration for dairy calves

The first three months of a calf’s life are critical as their immune system and rumen are developing. Nutrena® DairyWay® Calf Starter is designed to optimize intake and support rumen development while calves are transitioning from a liquid diet to a solid diet.

DairyWay® Calf Starter provides your dairy calves with the carbohydrates and energy they need for growth and the minerals and vitamins they need for strong bones and good health. ##Highly palatable to encourage consumption by young calves

##Fortified with the proper balance of vitamins and minerals that young calves need

##Supports growth, muscle development and healthy weights

##Proper blend of protein and fiber supports rumen development

##Feed 2 to 4 quarts (1.9 to 3.8 liters) of clean, disease-free colostrum within 4 hours of birth

##Feed 2 to 3 quarts (1.9 to 2.8 liters) of colostrum twice daily for the first 3 days of life

##Start calves on Milk Replacer and DairyWay® Calf Starter after colostrum feeding period is complete

##Provide fresh, clean water continuously beginning by day 3

##Wean calves when they consume 4 lbs. (1.8 kg) of starter per day for at least 3 consecutive days

##At 6–8 weeks of age, supplement DairyWay® Calf Starter with approximately 1 lb. (0.5 kg) of high-quality hay per day

##When calves reach approximately 150 lbs. (68 kg) transition to DairyWay® Grower/Developer

##Keep all feeding utensils, equipment and calf pens clean; promptly remove stale or moldy feed