Strauss Feeds Premium 26/17 Calf Milk Replacer is specially formulated to provide optimal nutrition for the growing dairy calf. Strauss Feeds, using its unique proprietary technology, manufactures this high-quality milk replacer that mixes easily and performs exceptionally well.
PROTEINS – Proteins, broken down into amino acids, are the building blocks of muscle. Strauss Feeds Premium 26/17 Calf Milk Replacer contains only the highest quality proteins that are derived exclusively from milk ingredients.
ENERGY – Fat provides a large percentage of the energy in a milk replacer. Strauss Feeds Premium 26/17 Calf Milk Replacer contains a unique combination of fats that includes coconut oil. The coconut oil contains medium chain fatty acids, which are more digestible in newborn calves than just the long chain fatty acids from lard and tallow that are typically found in most milk replacers, as shown in the following table:
Fatty Acid
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Digestibility in a calf < 3 weeks
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Lard
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Tallow
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Coconut Oil
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Lauric (C12)
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97.4%
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0%
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0%
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46%
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Myristic (C14)
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91.5%
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1%
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3%
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21%
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Palmitic (C16)
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80.6%
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25-28%
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26%
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9.1%
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Stearic (C18)
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68.4%
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12-14%
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14%
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2.9%
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Oleic (C18:1)
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94.2%
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44-47%
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47%
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7.2%
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MINERALS – Research has shown improved immune function when chelated minerals are included in the milk replacer. Strauss Feeds Premium 26/17 Calf Milk Replacer is supplemented so that half of the iron, copper, manganese and zinc are supplied in chelated form. Additionally, 100% of the selenium is supplied in the form of selenium yeast.
VITAMINS – Strauss Feeds Premium 26/17 Calf Milk Replacer is supplemented with high levels of vitamins, both fat soluble (A, D, E, & K) and water soluble (Vitamin C & B-complex) which are essential for proper growth and immune function.
MEDICATION – Strauss Feeds Premium 26/17 Calf Milk Replacer contains Bovatec (Lasalocid) for the control and prevention of coccidiosis, a common disease in growing dairy
MIXING AND FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS |
In 3 quarts of warm (110°F) water, add 1 cup (12 oz.) of milk replacer powder and mix thoroughly. For larger batches, mix 1.5 lbs. of milk replacer per gallon of water. Feed at a rate of 3 quarts per 100 lbs. of body weight twice daily. For best results, provide free choice water and starter grain at all times. Calves can be weaned once they are consuming 1½ lbs. of starter for 3 consecutive days.
GOOD MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
Feed 4 quarts (1 gallon) of high quality colostrum as soon as possible after birth, preferably within the first hour. Feed an additional 2 quarts of colostrum at 6-12 hours of age.
Feeding and mixing equipment should be cleaned and sanitized after each use.
Clean, fresh water should be available at all times.
High quality textured calf starter should be available free choice after 4 days of age.=