Ngahiwi Whey Calf Milk Replacer is a non-curding, whey-based product formulated with milk protein and fat-filled milk powders. We recommend it for calves 14 days of age and older.
Ngahiwi Whey contains:
- Probiotic - All-Lac®
- Prebiotic - Bio-Mos®
- Procosma essential oils - Xtract®
- Anti-coccidial - Deccox™
- A comprehensive vitamin and mineral premix
Ensure your calves have had adequate colostrum and liquid whole-milk, or a premium curding CMR for the first 2 weeks of life.
The change to a Supplementary Powder must be made gradually. Blend with a premium replacer or your liquid whole milk, altering composition slowly over 3-4 days of feeding.
Do not change non-thriving calves!
Typical Analysis
| Protein | 22% |
|---|---|
| Fat | 18% |
| Lactose | 48% |
| Minerals | 8.5% |
| Moisture | 3.5% |
Suggested Feeding Programme
| Week | Feeds per day | Litres | Mix rate | Meals per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 2.5 | 200 g | 0.5 kg |
| 4 | 1 | 3.0 | 200 g | 1.0 kg |
| 5 | 1 | 3.0 | 200 g | 1.5 kg |
| 6 | 1 | 3.0 | 200 g | 1.5 kg |
| 7-10 | Wean off milk |
Essentials of calf milk replacer feeding, care and storage
- Store milk replacer in a dry, cool, rodent-free environment to avoid contamination and spoiling
- Rat bait as necessary
- Mix milk powder prior to feeding, and never on the day before. Settling can occur and milk will be infected with bacterial growth. This is a common source of infection
- Feed calves warm milk as energy will not be consumed heating cold milk up to blood temperature for easy digestion
- Mix powder thoroughly in warm water at approximately 40 deg. Never use water above 45 degrees Celsius. Add cold water to attain correct temperature of 36 deg
- Use a thermometer if new to calf rearing
- Always use clean, fresh water. Rinse and clean all equipment thoroughly after every feeding and disinfect equipment regularly. Ensure teats do not become blocked
- Increase feeding levels gradually to avoid potential protein scours
- When changing powders, i.e. Premium to Whey after 2 weeks, introduce change gradually. 75% old-25% new, and increase daily
- Be observant at feeding. Look out for bullying, and teat blockage. Watch for slow feeders
- Preferably use individual compartment feeders for at least 3 weeks
- Consistent feeding time and careful observation are paramount in spotting an ailing or hungry calf early
- Have clean ad-lib water available at all times, and clean receptacles when calf milk feeders are cleaned