Whole Milk Formula Comparison
Comparaison
Mapleview Sure Start + Deccox – 26/17 VS.
« Whole Milk » Milk Replacer – 26/32
Des détails
| 120 Test and 120 Control calves |
| 77 day trial |
| Weaned on day 49 |
| Weighed: Day 0 – Arrival Day 14 – Milk increase Day 49 – Weaned Day 77 – Departure |
Taux d’alimentation du lait de remplacement
| Week 1-2 | 520g / Day |
| Week 3 | 750g / Day |
| Week 4 | 1000g / Day |
| Week 5-7 | 500g / Day |
Taux d’alimentation en grains
| Weeks 1-4 | Calf Starter (18% CP) |
| Week 5 | 50% Calf Starter + 50% Corn + Pellets (18% CP) |
| Weeks 6-11 | Corn + Concentrate blend including 2% chopped straw (18% CP) |
| MV Sure Start + Deccox | 26-26-32 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival weight | 107 LB | 106 LB |
| Departure weight | 269 LB | 256 LB |
| Average daily gain | 2.12 LB | 1.94 LB |
| Milk replacer consumption | 28.30 KG | 28.30 KG |
| Grain consumption | 194 KG | 177 KG |
Résultats
- 8% more weight gain
- 9% more grain consumption
- 9lb gain advantage at weaning
- 12lb gain advantage at 77 days
- 0.29lb/day increase in average daily gain at weaning
- 5% lower calf mortality
Conclusion
The results suggest that there are advantages to feeding Mapleview Sure Start + Deccox instead of the whole milk formulated 26-26-32 milk replacer. A statistically significant reduction in average daily gain, as well as increased risk of mortality, and suppressed grain intake were observed in the group fed the whole milk formula milk replacer.