CALF CARE CALF HEALTH & NUTRITION REFERENCE

CALF CARE PRODUCTS Calf health products that support immunity and promote full potential growth PRODUCTS LAND O LAKES Bovine lgG Colostrum Replacement ® Birth to 6 hours Birth to 6 hours* *also can be used later as a supplement Gammulin LAND O LAKES Electrolyte System ® ® LAND O LAKES Calf Insure LAND O LAKES Electrolyte Complete 2 daysto weaning Day 2 to 7 weeks Electrolyte LAND O LAKES Calf Insure System ® LAND O LAKES SmartCare Antioxidant Formula Electrolyte Complete ® 2 days + Birth to weaning

THE FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS STARTS WITH NUTRITION Starting calves off on a solid foundation from day one is critical to their success and the future success of your herd. The foundation includes nutrition and builds with colostrum, water, electrolytes, housing and sanitation. Solid nutrition must be the bedrock of this foundation. If we aren't meeting calves' nutritional requirements early in life, they may not perform as well down the road. Feeding calves a full potential diet of 2.5 pounds of milk solids per day heavily impacts calf growth and future milk production. This level of nutrition...

LAND O LAKES® Colostrum Replacement is available in single dose packages (# 2402423) and a 40 dose pail (# 2402426). Newborn calves require quality nutrition and natural antibodies within 6 hours of birth to get off to a healthy start. This product is licensed by the USDA as a single-dose, colostrum replacement. A necessity to a newborn's health and vitality, nutrient-rich colostrum provides calves with antibodies and immunoglobulins during the first hours of life, leaving a lasting impact on long-term health and performance. LAND O LAKES® Colostrum Replacement is a single dose replacement for...

Colostrum management is a key component to raising healthy, pre-weaned calves. A successful program follows these principles: QUANTITY - Feed 10% of body weight to the calf at first feeding. QUALITY - Colostrum should provide enough IgG (immunoglobulin G) to achieve serum IgG levels greater than 10 mg/ml, should be low in bacteria and cleanly collected and fed. QUICKNESS - Feed within the first 6 hours of life, because a calf's ability to absorb IgG drops dramatically during the first 24 hours of life (see graph). Colostrum replacement can replace maternal colostrum and get calves off to a bio-secure...

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LAND O LAKES® Electrolyte Base is available in a 25 lb. bag (# 2402430). LAND O LAKES® Electrolyte Add Pack is available in a 3 lb. canister (# 2402444-146). ADDRESSES THE IMPACT OF SCOURS Scours can occur as a result of pathogens and stressors, leading to electrolyte loss and dehydration. LAND O LAKES® Electrolyte System is designed to maintain hydration during this critical period. LAND O LAKES® Electrolyte System provides electrolytes and essential fluids when young calves are dehydrated, exposed to heat or cold stress or experience electrolyte loss. The LAND O LAKES® Electrolyte System is...

BASE - ADDRESS SCOURS EARLY Composed of high dextrose for quick energy and Vitamin B Complex, the Electrolyte System Base provides beneficial electrolytes through its advanced suspension technology. The Base is a useful tool to use at the first signs of scours, before visible signs of dehydration. The product should also be fed before stressful events such as a long transport, introduction of new calves to the group, or hot and humid weather. ADD PACK - TREATMENT Formulated to only be fed with the Electrolyte System Base, the Electrolyte System Add Pack should be mixed in the Base and administered...

LAND 0 LAKES® Electrolyte Complete is available in a 25 lb. bag (# 2402437), a 10 lb. pail (# 2402436), or single dose pouch (#2402445-146). LAND 0 LAKES® Multi Species Electrolyte Complete is available in a 5 lb. pail (# 2402435). electrolyte COMPLETE LANOO LAKES-ELECTROLYTE COMPLETE Calves get scours from a variety of pathogens and stressors. Maintaining hydration and nutrients is critical. ELECTROLYTE COMPLETEAn electrolyte that provides nutritional support for calves Like humans, calves are made up of mostly water, making it critical to maintain hydration. Calves can lose 5 percent to 10...

Mix 1 scoop (approximately 93 g) per 5 gallons (20 qts or 19 L) of warm, low sodium (less than 50 ppm) water. DIRECTIONS • Do not mix LAND O LAKES® Electrolyte Complete with milk or milk replacer. • When mixing this product, water temperature should be between 110°F and 120°F. • Feed 2 quarts (1.9 L) of LAND O LAKES® Electrolyte Complete solution per calf every 6-8 hours up to a maximum of 6 quarts (5.7 L) in a 24 hour period. • Feed in between milk feedings or administer with an esophageal feeder when necessary. • Provide free choice low sodium water (less than 50 ppm) at all times or at least...

LAND 0 LAKES® Calf Insure® is available in a 25 lb. pail (#2403910-103) and an 8 lb. pouch (#2403910-146). CALF CARE PRODUCTS FulFill™ Feed Additive <» Victus LAND Quits Maintaining gut health is important to the health of all animals, especially young calves which are not born with a completely developed rumen or digestive system. SUPPORT IMMUNITYCALF INSURE® LAND O LAKES® CALF SUPPLEMENT The gut wall serves as a barrier between the animal and its environment, keeping harmful bacteria out of the blood. This barrier is critical for development of young calves. Calves with a healthy gut and digestive...

LAND O LAKES® Calf Insure® is an effective way to increase the numbers of beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract to help maintain gut health and support digestion. Calf Insure® has high levels of antioxidant vitamins to support immune function and its non-medicated formula requires no withdrawal period. All bacteria in Calf Insure® have been tested and do not produce harmful D-lactate. Calf Insure® is formulated with Victus® Calf, delivering a nutrient platform to support immune function, plus Fulfill™ Feed Additive, a prebiotic derived from a specific strain of yeast which helps support...