Milk Replacer Comparison
Comparison
Mapleview Sure Start + Deccox VS.
22-22-17 Milk Replacer
Details
| 40 Test and 40 Control calves |
| 79 day trial |
| Weaned on day 42 |
| Weighed: Day 0 – Arrival Day 42 – Weaned Day 79 – Departure |
Milk Replacer feeding rate
| Week 1-2 | 500g / Day |
| Week 3 | 850g / Day |
| Week 4 | 1200g / Day |
| Week 5-6 | 600g / 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) |
| MV Sure Start + Deccox | 22-22-17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival weight | 101 LB | 101 LB |
| Departure weight | 274 LB | 260 LB |
| Average daily gain | 2.19 LB | 2.01 LB |
| Milk replacer consumption | 28.55 KG | 28.55 KG |
| Grain consumption | 121 KG | 121 KG |
Benefits of Feeding Mapleview Sure Start + Deccox
- 9% more weight gain
- 8lb gain advantage at weaning
- 14lb gain advantage at 79 days
- 52% reduction in antibiotic therapy
- Reduced scour days
Conclusion
When comparing Mapleview Sure Start + Deccox to the 22-22-17 milk replacer, the calves fed Mapleview Sure Start + Deccox gained better, were healthier, and required less antibiotic treatment, despite consuming the same total amount of milk replacer and grain.
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