Increased Milk Replacer Feeding
Comparison
Mapleview Sure Start + Deccox feeding rates
Details
| 40 Test and 40 Control calves |
| 83 day trial |
| Weaned on day 56 |
| Weighed: Day 0 – Arrival Day 14 – Milk increase Day 56 – Weaned Day 83 – Departure |
Milk Replacer feeding rate
| 750g | 1000g | |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1-2 | 500g / Day | 500g / Day |
| Week 3-5 | 750g / Day | 1000g / Day |
| Week 6-8 | 375g / Day | 500g / Day |
Grain feeding rate
| Weeks 1-4 | Calf Starter (18% CP) |
| Week 5 | 50% Calf Starter + 50% Corn + Pellets |
| Weeks 6-11 | Corn + Concentrate blend including 2% chopped straw (18% CP) |
| 750g | 1000g | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival weight | 105 LB | 105 LB |
| Departure weight | 257 LB | 277 LB |
| Average daily gain | 1.79 LB | 2.02 LB |
| Milk replacer consumption | 23.68 KG | 29.56 KG |
| Grain consumption | 225 LB | 239 LB |
Benefits of feeding 1000g VS. 750g / Day
- 13% more weight gain
- 14lb gain advantage at weaning
- 20lb gain advantage at 83 days
- 17% reduction in antibiotic therapy
- 14kg more grain consumption
- Reduced scours and respiratory incidence
Conclusion
Feeding Mapleview Sure Start + Deccox at 1000g rather than 750g per day resulted in a better performing calf. Faster gaining calves are more likely to remain healthy and require less antibiotic treatment.
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