4.40 Plus Calf Milk

Oil 20% Protein 23% Fibre 0.5%

FEATURES

A high quality milk replacer including “ACTONOR”, a polypeptide amino acid mix, with a superior amino acid content to casein; the main protein in skimmed milk. 
ACTONOR has been proven through local research to improve dry feed intakes and live weight gains over a 56 day trial. 
Thompson's 4:40 Plus calf milk also contains yoghurt to improve gut conditions and milk digestion, a high level of Vitamin E and Selenium to improve immune function as well as added dried colostrum to stimulate natural antibody production in all calves. Designed for traditional bucket rearing systems and the ad-lib or computerised feeding of either dairy or beef calves. The product can also be fed once per day from day 14.

FEEDING GUIDELINES

All calves should receive adequate quantities of colostrums in the first 3-6 hours of life

• To mix Thompson's 4.40 Plus-
• Twice daily feeding: 250 g of 4.40 mixed with 2.25 litres of water (38-42oC) both a.m and p.m

FEEDING SCHEDULE (Twice daily)

• 0-3 days - Feed colostrum
• 4-42 days - Introduce 4.40 milk replacer with half feeding working gradually to 2.25 litres/feed within 10 days. Introduce Calf Pride Weaner feed at 4-5days.
• 42 days - Weaning can proceed when calves are consuming 1kg of concentrate. Reduce milk over 3-5 days

FEEDING SCHEDULE (Cold Ad-lib sytem)

Mix at 500g to 4 litres of cold water and stir daily. Do not mix more than two days supply.

• 0-3 days - Feed colostrum
• 4-42 days - Individually feed cold ad-lib 4.40 from a teat fitted to a bucket. Introduce Calf Pride Weaner feed at 4-5 days along with straw.
• 42 days - Weaning can proceed when calves are consuming 1kg of concentrate. Reduce milk over 3-5 days

BENEFITS

• Maximises growth rate and calf bloom
• Improves milk digestion and calf gut conditions
• Vitamin E and Selenium prevent oxidation of cells in muscles helping prevent disease
• Improves immune system and natural antibody production in all calves