Calf and Heifer Raising

It is our goal to help producers start calves early, grow them to meet their potential, and be strong, healthy cows at freshening.

At Birth

Accel Milk Replacer 26/19 Deccox / Plus – Contains protein from milk sources and amino acids specific for muscular development without excessive deposition of fat. Is completely fortified in minerals and vitamins, and has an excellent ratio of protein-energy for optimum weight and height gain. Provides metabolisable amino acids and the required energy for accelerated growth.

Milk Chow 20/20 – Offers high quality milk-based proteins to maximize digestibility and growth of calves. Contains a balanced base of nutrients and supports rapid muscle development as well as the proper stature for optimum growth. A great option for starting all calves and works well in acidified milk systems. Ideal for winter outside and inside. Has low energy to stimulate calf starter intake.

Nurse Chow 20/20 – 50% of the contained protein is from high quality milk proteins, and the other 50% is from a superior quality soybean isolate. The 50/50 combination supports optimum and high performance economic growth. Is completely fortified in minerals and vitamins.

Mapleview Sure Start 26/17 – Highly digestible milk-based replacer designed for optimal growth of young dairy calves. Contains a highly desirable texture and aroma to stimulate the young calf’s appetite. Contains Deccox for coccidiosis control in calves. Will maintain digestibility whether it is used in a computerized or hand-mixed system.

Starting

Stature Excel – This high quality, extruded starter contains 22% protein, and is designed to meet the needs of calves on an accelerated growth program. Contains Deccox, as well as an extruded and high starch for improved rumen development.

Fastart Startena – The “best of the best”.  This extruded calf starter starts calves early and efficiently.  Getting calves started and growing aggressively is the key to calf health and potential. Includes digestible fibre and starch for rumen papillae development without keratinization. Contains Deccox.

Prima (10665) – With 20% protein, this highly palatable economy starter balanced for digestible starch and fibre for rumen development and optimal growth. It has a unique Mash Cube texture which has improved palatability and performance.

Prima (1083) – This textured, 18% protein, highly palatable economy starter is balanced with digestible starch and fibre for rumen development and optimal growth.

Growing

Prima (1168) – A 16% cubed texture complete grower for all phases of growth. Is a highly palatable economy grower which can be fed up until calving.

Leis Heifer 18% – An economical 18% grower medicated with Monensin. Available in 40kg bags.

Freshstart Supplement – A 40% supplement to be fed at a low inclusion with on farm grains.  Formulated to meet specific amino acid needs, it only takes a little Freshstart to get A LOT of growth.

Transition Cow

To provide solutions to help cows transition problem free into a successful and productive lactation.

Primer 34G – This transition cow supplement is specifically formulated with glycerol to reduce fat mobilization and risks of metabolic ketosis. It also contains yeast to stimulate dry matter intake and rumen fermentation. The supplement is designed to be fed three weeks pre-calving and top dressed post-calving to enable cows to perform to their full potential. The elevated level of protein forages and contributes to protein reserves needed by the fresh cow.

Primer 24Z – Designed to work well in a variety of feeding situations pre and post calving. This supplement contains an ideal blend of energy protein, along with Purina’s Zeste additive, which stimulates the rumen microbes to increase fibre digestibility. Is a highly palatable blend of all the nutrients needed to prepare the close-up dry cow for the demands of lactation.

Primer 20HF – This transition feed is best suited in cases where intakes can be problematic, with high potassium concerns on farm.  The feed is in a large pellet form to allow highly digestible ingredients to be used, and to encourage dry matter intakes (DMI).  This feed can also be top dressed post calving to encourage DMI and milk production. Is also available with “Spark” (see below).

Primer 17G – This product is ideal for maximizing dry matter intake (DMI) and minimizing metabolic disorders during the transition period. Formulated with a high proportion of digestible fibre in the form of beet pulp, this complete feed stimulates intakes during the most stressful period of a cow’s life cycle. Contains easily digestible fibre to stimulate rumen, and glycerol to provide an efficient energy source and to decrease the risk of ketosis.

Activ Plus 12:7 Dry Cow Mineral – This mineral is designed to be fed to both far off and close up dry cows. Only quality ingredients of highest standards are used to ensure maximum biological availability availability and benefit to your dry cows. Specifically formulated to enhance the immune system of the transition cow, this mineral contains high level of magnesium to help prevent milk fever, as well as 50% of the included selenium being organic for higher absorption.

Primer 20HF with Spark – Is the same as the Primer 20HF, except this contains an additive “Spark”. This “primes” the liver to efficiently metabolize fat decreasing the risk of ketosis and increasing immune function and glucose production so that peak performance can be achieved. Contains a unique blend of specific ingredients that target the liver to improve hepatic function.  Available in 40kg bags.