Introducing a Two-Step Feeding Program with Mapleview Precision Start
The first few weeks of a calf’s life present significant metabolic and immunological challenges, making it critical to provide a milk replacer tailored to early-life needs. With the launch of Mapleview Precision Start, we’re introducing a two-step feeding program designed to support calves through the early weeks and transition them smoothly toward higher production and long-term health.
Precision Nutrition for Early Life (0-3 Weeks)
Newborn calves consume less milk replacer in the first two weeks, necessitating a high-energy, nutrient-dense formula that supports immune function, digestive development, and early growth. Mapleview Precision Start is designed to meet these needs with functional proteins, bioactive compounds, and carefully balanced fat levels.
Functional proteins play a key role in immune support during this early stage. By supplying a source of IgG beyond colostrum feeding, Precision Start helps maintain gut health by binding pathogens and reducing intestinal infections.
We’ve selected ingredients that have naturally occurring Lactoferrin, a key bioactive compound that plays a critical role in iron metabolism, bacterial defense, and reducing inflammation in the gut. These bioactive components support villi development, leading to enhanced nutrient absorption and a stronger digestive system as the calf matures, setting the stage for long-term feed efficiency.
High-quality Canadian skim milk included in the product ensures proper clot formation in the abomasum, which is crucial for controlled protein digestion, improving early growth rates and overall health.
Medium chain fatty acids provide a readily available energy source that is rapidly absorbed and metabolized, reducing the metabolic load on the calf while supporting immune function. These fatty acids also have antimicrobial properties, contributing to gut health and reducing the risk of early-life infections.
The Precision Start formulation maintains a lower osmolarity, ensuring proper fluid balance, improved digestibility, and better overall feed efficiency.
Strategic Transition for Long-Term Growth (4 Weeks to Weaning)
We recommend a transition to a high-quality 26% protein, 17% fat milk replacer after the initial 3 weeks on Mapleview Precision Start. This next phase continues to provide balanced energy while promoting greater starter grain consumption, leading to:
- Earlier rumen development
- Improved feed intake and efficiency
- Higher pre-weaning weight gain
- Reduced weaning stress
Encouraging starter intake at the right time is critical for proper rumen development, minimizing health risks and optimizing weaning performance.
Setting the Foundation for Lifetime Performance
By feeding the right nutrients at the right time, we reduce early-life health risks and set calves up for long-term productivity. The two-step feeding program with Mapleview Precision Start ensures immune resilience, digestive efficiency, and optimal growth from birth through weaning.
Start strong with Mapleview Precision Start and build the foundation for future performance.
