CALF CARE - Purina Mills · 2018-04-24 · AGE OF CALF PRODUCTS Birth to 6 hours LAND O LAKES® Bovine lgG Colostrum Replacement 2 to 15 days LAND O LAKES® Gammulin® 2 days to 7

CALF CARE CALF HEALTH & NUTRITION REFERENCE

AGE OF CALF PRODUCTS

Birth to 6 hours LAND O LAKES® Bovine lgG Colostrum Replacement

2 to 15 days LAND O LAKES® Gammulin®

2 days to 7 weeks LAND O LAKES® Calf Insure®

2 days + LAND O LAKES® Electrolyte System

2 days + LAND O LAKES® Electrolyte Complete

1 day + NT Concentrate

LAND O LAKES®

CALF CARE PRODUCTSCalf health products that support immunity and promote full potential growth

AGE OF CALF PRODUCTS

Birth to 6 hours* LAND O LAKES® Bovine lgG Colostrum Replacement

Day 2 to weaning LAND O LAKES® Electrolyte System

Day 2 to weaning LAND O LAKES® Electrolyte Complete

Day 2 to 3 weeks LAND O LAKES® Calf Insure®

Birth to weaning SmartCare® Antioxidant Formula

Day 2 to weaning ClariFly® Add-Pack

*also can be used later as a supplement

Dedrickson 1993

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

REMEMBER, THERE IS NO SECOND CHANCE TO FEED CALVES RIGHT.

of nutrition is recommended as the first option by Land

O’Lakes Animal Milk Products Company.

Even calves fed the best nutrition can face challenges and

stress that may impact their growth and performance. Our

complete line of Calf Care products is a complement to any

nutrition program to help calves fight challenges and get back

on track to grow.

For more than 60 years, Land O’Lakes Animal Milk Products

Company has been the leader in innovative research and

nutrition programs for pre-weaned calves, and we continue to

focus on research-proven technologies and products to help

all calves reach their potential.

AGE DISTRIBUTION OF ENTERIC DISEASES IN CALVESEntertoxigenic E. coli (F5 [K99]):

Enteroinvasive E. coli:

Attaching and Effacing E. coli:

Clostridium perfringens type A:

Clostridium perfringens type C:

Rotavirus:

Coronavirus:

Cryptosporidia parvum:

Coccidiosis:

Salmonellosis:

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40

Less than 5 days

Birth to 3 weeks

Birth to 3 weeks

3 to 21 days

3 to 21 days

5 to 21 days

3 to 26 weeks

Few days to several weeks

Birth to 10 days

Birth to 5 weeks

Age of calf (days) Sockett 2013

NEWBORN

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.

LAND O LAKES® COLOSTRUM REPLACEMENT

BOVINE IgG

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 maternal colostrum in the first day of life:

• Provides 100 grams or more of IgG in 16.6 oz (470g)

of powder (>20% IgG)

• Made from natural bovine colostrum

• Helps achieve successful passive transfer

Colostrum Replacement

Colostrum management is a key component to raising healthy, pre-weaned calves. A successful program follows these principles:

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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.

QUANTITY – Feed 10% of body weight to the calf at first feeding.

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 start when faced with:

• Poor sanitation situations

• Low quality maternal colostrum

• Dangerous levels of bacteria numbers in maternal colostrum

• Johne’s disease

REPLACEMENT SUPPLEMENT*

FEEDER TYPE Powder Water Powder Water

Nipple 1 bag (16.6 oz) 1 quart (4 cups) ½ bag (2 rounded

standard measuring

cups/ 8.3 oz)

½ to 1 quart Esophageal

1.5 bags (1 bag + 2 rounded standard measuring

cups/ 24.9 oz)

1.5 quarts (6 cups)

MIXING TABLE

DIRECTIONSUse a whisk or electric mixer to thoroughly mix the powder into water. Water temperature should be hot to the touch, around 120° F or 49° C. Feed all product immediately after reconstitution. Calves should be fed as soon as possible after birth, and no later than 6 hours of age. Provide calves free choice water at all times.

HOW TO MAKE MILK/MILK REPLACER MORE LIKE TRANSITION MILK • Add 2 oz. of LAND O LAKES® Colostrum Replacement per gallon of milk replacer solution or whole milk. • Feed for 4 days after the first feeding of colostrum.

WHY FEED THIS MIX? • Adds 12 g of IgG1 • Adds 30 g of protein


Modified from: The Compendium 15:335, 1993.

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*Supplement as indicated or use a brix refractometer and supplement according to one of the tables on the next two pages.

• Adds 11+ g of fat • 50+ biological factors

Colostrum Brix Reading

Quarts of Farm Colostrum to Feed

Oz. of MIXED Liquid LOL Colostrum Replacement To Make One Gallon

Quarts LOL Colostrum Replacement Added

% of a Dose

Water Quarts

Dry Equivalent lb. (Not recomended to add dry!)

Dry oz.

<18 Discard colostrum and use 1.5 doses of LOL Colostrum Replacement ONLY18 1.4 82.3 2.6 137% 2.06 1.42 22.8

18.5 1.8 70.7 2.2 118% 1.77 1.22 19.619 2.2 59.1 1.8 99% 1.48 1.02 16.4

19.5 2.5 47.6 1.5 80% 1.19 0.82 13.220 2.9 36.0 1.1 60% 0.90 0.62 10.0

20.25 3.1 30.3 0.9 51% 0.76 0.52 8.420.5 3.2 24.5 0.8 41% 0.61 0.42 6.820.75 3.4 18.7 0.6 31% 0.47 0.32 5.2

21 3.6 12.9 0.4 22% 0.32 0.22 3.621.25 3.8 7.1 0.2 12% 0.18 0.12 2.021.5 4 1.4 0.0 2% 0.03 0.02 0.421.75 4 0.0 0.0 0% 0.00 0.00 0.0

22 4 0.0 0.0 0% 0.00 0.00 0.022.25 4 0.0 0.0 0% 0.00 0.00 0.022.5 4 0.0 0.0 0% 0.00 0.00 0.022.75 4 0.0 0.0 0% 0.00 0.00 0.023+ Only add if reason to question colostrum quality or if less than 1 gallon of maternal colostrum available/fed.

Colostrum Brix Reading

Quarts of Farm Colostrum to Feed

Oz. of MIXED Liquid LOL Colostrum Replacement To Make One Gallon

Quarts LOL Colostrum Replacement Added

% of a Dose

Water Quarts

Dry Equivalent lb. (Not recomended to add dry!)

Dry oz.

<18Discard colostrum and use 2 doses of mixed LOL Colostrum Replacement ONLY18

18.5 19 1.2 89.1 2.8 149% 2.23 1.54 24.7

19.5 1.6 77.5 2.4 130% 1.94 1.34 21.520 1.9 65.9 2.1 110% 1.65 1.14 18.3

20.25 2.1 60.2 1.9 101% 1.51 1.04 16.720.5 2.3 54.4 1.7 91% 1.36 0.94 15.1

20.75 2.5 48.6 1.5 81% 1.22 0.84 13.521 2.7 42.8 1.3 72% 1.07 0.74 11.9

21.25 2.8 37.1 1.2 62% 0.93 0.64 10.321.5 3.0 31.3 1.0 52% 0.78 0.54 8.721.75 3.2 25.5 0.8 43% 0.64 0.44 7.1

22 3.4 19.7 0.6 33% 0.49 0.34 5.522.25 3.6 13.9 0.4 23% 0.35 0.24 3.922.5 3.7 8.2 0.3 14% 0.20 0.14 2.3

22.75 3.9 2.4 0.1 4% 0.06 0.04 0.723+ Only add if reason to question colostrum quality or if less than 1 gallon of maternal colostrum available/fed.


COLOSTRUM SUPPLEMENTATION CHART GOAL >150 GRAMS IgG INTAKE

COLOSTRUM SUPPLEMENTATION CHART GOAL >200 GRAMS IgG INTAKE

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).

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 composed

of two parts. The Base provides needed electrolytes

and essential fluids, and the Add Pack, combined with

the Base, assists with electrolyte transport and helps

maintain proper body fluid levels.

ADDRESSES THE IMPACT OF SCOURS

ELECTROLYTE SYSTEM BASE + ADD PACK

ElectrolyteSystem

BASE – ADDRESS SCOURS EARLYComposed 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 – TREATMENTFormulated to only be fed with the Electrolyte System Base, the Electrolyte System Add Pack should be mixed in the

Base and administered 2 to 3 times per day. Glycine assists with electrolyte transport, and sodium acetate serves as

an alkalinizing agent to help maintain proper body fluid pH levels.

Use the Add Pack, in combination with the Base, at the first visible signs of severe scours.

It’s important that milk or milk replacer feeding be continued when calves scour as both the liquid and nutrients are

needed from the normal diet. Very few electrolyte formulations contain enough calories to support maintenance and

gain. Nutrients derived from milk or milk replacer are important to help the calf to overcome the scour challenge.

MIXING GUIDE

DIRECTIONSThe Electrolyte System Base is formulated for up to two feedings per day.

• When mixing the Base, water temperature should be between 110° F and 120° F.

• Regardless of size, the composition must be mixed thoroughly.

• Using a bottle or pail, two quarts of Base should be fed per calf.

• Do not mix LAND O LAKES® Electrolyte System Base with milk or milk replacer.

• Provide free choice low sodium water (less than 50 ppm sodium) at all times or at least between electrolyte feedings.

• Keep container tightly closed between uses.

The Electrolyte System Add Pack should only be used with the Electrolyte System Base.

• Use 110° F to 120° F water to activate the suspension technology.

• If a suckling calf won’t drink, the Electrolyte System is safe to drench.

• If the animal is severely dehydrated, consult your veterinarian.

Base Add Pack

Dosage Powder Water Powder Solution

Single 1 scoop (73 gm) 2 quarts 1 scoop 2 quarts Base solution

Ten 10 scoops (730 gm) 5 gallons 10 scoops 5 gallons Base solution ElectrolyteSystem

LAND O LAKES® Electrolyte Complete is available in a 25 lb. bag (# 2402437), a 10 lb. pail (# 2402436), or single dose pouch (#2402445-146). LAND O LAKES® Multi Species Electrolyte Complete is available in a 5 lb. pail (# 2402435).

Calves get scours from a variety of

pathogens and stressors. Maintaining hydration

and nutrients is critical.

ELECTROLYTE COMPLETE An 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 percent of their bodyweight due to water

loss within one day of scouring. Fluid loss above 8

percent requires intravenous treatment.

LAND O LAKES® Electrolyte Complete provides nutritional

support for calves with one, easy-to-use package.

DEHYDRATION

ElectrolyteComplete

Designed to provide calves nutritional support during health challenges and periods of stress,

LAND O LAKES® Electrolyte Complete replaces electrolytes and provides essential nutrients to maintain

hydration. Unlike many other electrolyte products on the market, LAND O LAKES® Electrolyte Complete

does not contain direct-fed microbials which can contribute to acidosis in the scouring calf.

LAND O LAKES® Electrolyte Complete provides excellent intake and top performance from

a cost-effective product.

Dehydration (%) Sunken Eyes Skin Pinch Time (seconds) Behavior Fluids Required

0 Normal <2 Alert N/A

4 to 6 Sometimes 2 Reduced Activity 2 quarts oral

6 to 8 Mild 2 to 4 Mild Depression 2 - 4 quarts oral

8 to 10 Moderate 6 to 10 Decreased Suckling 4 quarts oral

10 to 12 Severe 20 to 45 Comatose 4 - 5 liters IV

SEVERITY OF DEHYDRATION

Adapted from: Managing the Milk-Fed Calf in Extreme Weather Conditions - Cattell, Marguerita B., PDHGA Proceedings, 1999. p.18.

MIXING GUIDE

Batch Size Components

Electrolyte Complete Powder Water

25 Gallons 10 lbs (4.5 kg) 25 gallons (100 qts or 94.6 L)

5 Gallons 10 scoops (2.0 lbs or 0.9 kg) 5 gallons (20 qts or 18.9 L)

2 Quarts 1 scoop (approx. 93 grams) 2 quarts (1.9 L)

ElectrolyteComplete

HEAT STRESS FEEDING RECOMMENDATIONSMix 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 between electrolyte feedings.


• If the animal is severely dehydrated, consult your veterinarian.

LAND O LAKES® Calf Insure® is available in a 25 lb. pail (#2403910-103) and an 8 lb. pouch (#2403910-146).

With

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.

CALF 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 system can

grow more rapidly and are more feed efficient. A

calf’s gastrointestinal tract affects its ability to absorb

nutrients. The more nutrients young calves are

provided, the better equipped they can be to recover

from stressors.

Insure is a registered trademark of Land O’Lakes, Inc.

Victus is a registered trademark of DSM Nutritional Products

FulFill is a trademark of PMI Nutritional Additives

SUPPORT IMMUNITY

FulFill™ Feed Additive

Calf Insure®

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

gut integrity.

ACTIVE ELEMENTS • Direct Fed Microbials including a calf-specific bacillus

• Fulfill™ Feed Additive at 4 grams per day supports gut health

• Victus® Calf delivers an antioxidant platform to support immune function

• Vitamin C at 200 milligrams per day supports immune function

• Added B vitamins for appetite improvement and to replace vitamins lost during pasteurization of milk

DIRECTIONS • Feed an initial 5x dose (36 g or 0.08 lb) or feed two initial doses of 22 g or 0.05 lb. After the initial dose, feed ¼ oz (7.1 g or 0.016 lb) per feeding (based on 2x daily feeding).

• Start feeding LAND O LAKES® Calf Insure® at the first feeding after colostrum, and feed it for at least 14 or 21 days.

• Product can be mixed into pasteurized milk or milk replacer.

• For large batches: Feed 1 lb per 64 calves per feeding or 1 lb per 32 calves daily.


• Keep cool; refrigerate if possible.

Calf Insure®

Calf Insure® calf supplement contains Victus® Calf antioxidant platform, which when mixed, will appear orange.

SmartCare®

How does SmartCare® work?

• Optimizes gastrointestinal development

• Balances Immune system

DIRECTIONS • Prepare SmartCare® to feed at the rate of 1 gram (red

scoop) per calf per day in milk or milk replacer. Add to

prepared milk or milk replacer and mix until dissolved.

Heat milk or milk replacer (with SmartCare®) to 100-105° F

for feeding near calf body temperature.

• If a calf scours, continue feeding milk or milk replacer with

SmartCare® while providing treatment.

• Store in a cool, dry place and keep the container

closed tightly.

MEDICATEDTREATMENT

SmartCare® is available in a 5 kg size bag (#2402803-146).

SmartCare® is a safe, natural nutritional

health product used in liquid calf diets from

day one to weaning. It works well with whole

milk and milk replacers.

SmartCare® A healthy natural start

SmartCare® is a registered trademark of Diamond V

ClariFly® Add-Pack is available in 25 lb. bags (# 2402373).

ClariFly® Add-Pack is used with whole milk or

reconstituted milk replacer to help the control of house

flies, face flies, stable flies and horn flies that develop in calf

manure. Adding ClariFly® is compatible with Integrated Pest

Management (IPM) practices.

ClariFly® Add-PackAids in fly prevention

ClariFly® Add-Pack is formulated to:

• Decrease spread of disease

• Support healthy, more comfortable calves that are more productive

• Help provide a better work environment for calf employees

FLY CONTROL

ClariFly® Add-Pack

ACTIVE ELEMENTSThe active ingredient, Diflubenzuron, is considered by the EPA to pose a low risk:

• To human health

• For use with either whole milk or reconstituted milk replacer

DIRECTIONSFor maximum effectiveness, begin feeding ClariFly® Larvicide early in the spring, 30 days

before flies begin to appear, and continue feeding throughout the summer and into the fall until

cold weather reduces or ends fly activity. To minimize the number of overwintering pupae, feed

ClariFly® Larvicide 30 days past first frost.

The actual feeding period will depend on the regional climate. Starting a program during the fly

season will require the use of other fly control measures to reduce existing adult fly populations.

Dosage is relative to calf body weight and should equate to 0.1 mg. of Diflubenzuron per kg. of

body weight per day. For individual calves, dosage of Add-Pack should equal 1 tsp. per 120 lb.

of body weight or 0.1 oz. per 100 lb. of body weight.

Average Calf Weight

Amount of ClariFly® Add-Pack Daily for:

5 calves 10 calves 20 calves 40 calves 80 calves 100 calves

75

1 tbsp. 2 tbsp. ¼ c. ½ c. 1 c. 1 ¼ c.

0.02 lbs. 0.05 lbs. 0.09 lbs. 0.19 lbs. 0.38 lbs. 0.47 lbs.

0.4 oz. 0.8 oz. 1.5 oz. 3.0 oz. 6.0 oz. 7.5 oz.

100

4 tsp. 8 tsp. ⅓ c. ⅔ c. 1 ⅓ c. 1 ⅔ c.


0.5 oz. 1.0 oz. 2.0 oz. 4.0 oz. 8.0 oz. 10.0 oz.

150

2 tbsp. ¼ c. ½ c. 1 c. 2 c. 2 ½ c.


0.8 oz. 1.5 oz. 3.0 oz. 6.0 oz. 12.0 oz. 15.0 oz.

200

8 tsp. ⅓ c. ⅔ c. 1 ⅓ c. 2 ⅔ c. 3 ⅓ c.


1.0 oz. 2.0 oz. 4.0 oz. 8.0 oz. 16.0 oz. 20.0 oz.

*Modified mixing table includes measure by weight. See product label for complete directions for use.

ClariFly® and ClariFly® Larvicide with design are registered trademarks of Wellmark International

COLOSTRUMPROBIOTICS

ELECTROLYTE SYSTEM

ELECTROLYTE COM

PLETEANTIOXIDANTS

FLYCONTROL

ClariFly® Add-Pack

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CALF CARE - Purina Mills · 2018-04-24 · AGE OF CALF PRODUCTS Birth to 6 hours LAND O LAKES® Bovine lgG Colostrum Replacement 2 to 15 days LAND O LAKES® Gammulin® 2 days to 7