Calf Feed
Mega Max Calf Starter
Mega Max Calf Starter is a unique calf feed concept available from Nutrinza. We have received great feedback from our clients on the palatability, uptake and growth rates achieved from Mega Max Calf Starter.
Feeding Recommendations
Mega Max Calf Starter is designed to be fed ad-lib from 4 days of age until weaning. There is no need for straw or hay to be fed as the fibre is provided by the grains in the feed.
Available in 20kg bags (pellets coated with molasses) or in bulk for silos (with molasses inside the pellet).
Note: Consult your milk supply company for FEI guidelines
ME (MJME/kg DM) | 12 |
Crude Protein | 18% |
NDF | 25% |
"We had issues with calves not eating a competitor's calf meal product. In a taste test, we put a bag of Mega Max Calf Starter in one end alongside the competitor product. It was hoovered."
- Wakelin Road Dairy (Bay of Islands farmer)
Nutritional Benefits
A mixture of whole grains and a protein pellet provide a combination that has been designed to maximise early rumen development. The whole grains provide the starch for growth and development without causing acidosis in the young calf.
It has been trialled in America on 250,000 calves and used widely in the industry. We have also trialled the product in New Zealand on more than 2500 calves and seen great results. The calves love the whole grains and cud them like cows do grass, which provides the saliva to build the rumen in the infant calf.
Mega Max Calf Starter contains Bovatec™ for control of coccidiosis, vitamins, trace elements and probiotic for good health.
Bovatec® is a registered product under the ACVM Act 1997, A9679
Feedback from our farmers
"It's local, the store provides good service, and it's well priced. For each 2kg meal/grass, we see a 1kg weight gain for each calf."
- Cotton Farms Ltd (Mangapai farmer)
Want to find out more?
Contact your local TSR or the Nutrinza sales team.
Cattle Feed Storage on Farm
As with any grain or meal feed products need to be kept dry as moisture combined with heat can cause fungi to grow. Common on farm storage methods are: in a shed or unused fertiliser bin; in a covered pit; on a concrete pad; or in a cutting, covered with plastic sheet and tyres. Most feed should be used reasonably expediently (within 40 - 50 days). The longer you plan to store feed products the better your storage facilities need to be.
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Disclaimer
All animal feed products should be fed as part of a healthy balanced diet matched to the specific requirements of the herd. Nutrinza makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, as to the suitability of any of the products supplied to the specific requirements of your animals. Please note that recommended feeding rates are given as a guideline only and will vary based on the total diet and actual feed intake of your animals. It is recommended that you consult your vet, nutritionist or farm consultant before making any dietary changes. Nutritional information is based on accredited feed nutrition sources and sample test results. Specifications on an individual feed test will show some variation.