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Ravensdown Calf Milk Replacer (CMR) is a premium whey based product formulated for use in New Zealand calf rearing systems. Formulated to support optimal performance in calves from four days of age, Ravensdown whey based CMR helps to encourage early rumen development.
Ingredients selected from: Premium whey proteins, spray dried vegetable oils, hydrolysed wheat protein, soy protein concentrate, vitamin and mineral premix, prebiotic, probiotic, organic acids, nutritional emulsifier, flavouring and free flow agents.
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Do not mix and store made-up milk. Use immediately and discard unused milk.
Always provide clean and fresh water in low to the ground troughs.
Feeding Rates
Feeding rates detailed below are provided as a guide and are based on a calf with a birth weight of 40kg. For larger calves or higher target growth rates the amount of liquid milk replacer fed each day may be increased. Always feed a minimum of 10% of calf bodyweight per day. Calves may be fed up to 15% of bodyweight as liquid milk replacer.
Twice-A-Day
Calf age in days |
Liquid per feed | Feeds per day | Mixing rate/L | Milk replacer intake per day |
Days 5 - 14 |
2.0L |
2 |
150g/L |
600g |
Days 15 - 28 |
2.5L |
2 |
150g/L |
750g |
Days 29 - 42 |
3.0L |
2 |
150g/L |
900g |
Days 43 - 56 |
2.5L |
2 |
150g/L |
750g |
Days 57+ |
2.5L |
1 |
150g/L |
375g |
Once-A-Day
Calf age in days |
Liquid per feed | Feeds per day | Mixing rate/L | Milk replacer intake per day |
Days 5 - 14 |
2.0L |
2 |
150g/L |
600g |
Days 15 - 28 |
3.0L |
1 |
250g/L |
750g |
Days 29 - 42 |
3.5L |
1 |
250g/L |
875g |
Days 43 - 56 |
3.0L |
1 |
250g/L |
750g |
Days 57+ |
1.5L |
1 |
250g/L |
375g |
Based on the required mixing rate, mix 150g or 250g of Ravensdown
CMR with water to make up 1L.
• Add the required amount of powder to half the volume of hot water
(45°C - 55°C) and mix vigorously. Top up with cold water to the
required final volume and temperature.
• Milk replacer should be fed at 38°C – 42°C for optimum results.
Whey based CMR |
Milk from the vat |
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Encourages |
Non-curding milk replacers encourage early feed intake, rumen development and eases the transition at weaning |
Hard feed intake is slower and |
Consistency |
Consistent nutrient profile ensures calves receive the correct amount of energy and protein to support early growth and development |
Fat and protein content can vary |
Microbial |
Quality control at point of manufacture |
Somatic cell count and bacterial |
Risk of disease |
Pasteurisation, quality control and MPI |
Without heat treatment there is a |
Cost effective |
International pricing and demand means |
Vat milk used to feed calves could |
Ensure calves receive 4 – 6L of high quality colostrum within the first 12 hours after birth.
Clean, dry, 10-20 °C, 60% relative humidity, away from strongly odorous materials.
Protein - 23%
Spray dried fat - 20%
Minerals - 9.5%
Crude fibre - 0.2%
Lactose - 38%
Lysine - 1.66%
Calcium - 0.62%
Vit A - 55.000 IU/kg
Vit D3 - 4.500 IU/kg
Vit E - 80 mg/kg
Vit C - 120 mg/kg
Metabolic energy - 18.2 MJ/kg