Functional Protein Comparison
Comparison
Mapleview Advanced Calf + Deccox VS.
26-26-17 Milk Replacer + Deccox
Details
| 120 Test and 120 Control calves |
| 77 day trial |
| Weaned on day 49 |
| Weighed: Day 0 – Arrival Day 14 Day 49 – Weaned Day 77 – Departure |
Milk Replacer feeding rate
| Week 1-2 | 520g / Day |
| Week 3 | 750g / Day |
| Week 4 | 1000g / Day |
| Week 5-6 | 500g / Day |
| Week 7 | 330g / Day |
Grain feeding rate
| Weeks 1-3 | Calf Starter (18% CP) |
| Week 4 | 50% Calf Starter + 50% Corn + Pellets |
| Weeks 5-11 | Corn + Concentrate blend including 2% chopped straw (18% CP) |
| MV Advanced Calf + Deccox | 26-26-17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival weight | 103 LB | 103 LB |
| Departure weight | 245 LB | 243 LB |
| Average daily gain | 1.82 LB | 1.80 LB |
| Milk replacer consumption | 27.95 KG | 27.86 KG |
| Grain consumption | 112.10 KG | 116.47 KG |
Results
- 5% reduction in mortality
- 0.4 fewer scour days
- Improved feed conversion
Conclusion
When comparing Mapleview Advanced Calf + Deccox to the 26/26/17 milk replacer, the calves fed Mapleview Advanced Calf + Deccox had improved feed conversion, fewer scour days, as well as significantly lower mortality than those fed the 26/26/27 all milk product.
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