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NOTES:
Store powder airtight in a cool dry place away from light
Cleanliness and hygiene of mixing and feeding equipment is vital to good calf health
Mix powder prior to feeding, not the night before as settling may occur
Eliminate stress by providing adequate shelter and a fresh clean water supply
Provide good quality hay and meal from 10 days of age to encourage rumen development
TWICE A DAY GUIDELINES:
Typically fed in the morning and evening with an 8 hour elapse between feeds
Mix 125g of CMR per litre of warm water (37°C)
One 20kg bag of CMR makes 180 litres of milk
Age Volume (125g CMR/litre)
0 – 4 days Colostrum fed ad-lib
5 – 10 days 2.0 litres twice a day
11 – 21 days 2.5 litres twice a day
22 days +3.0 litres twice a day
ONCE A DAY GUIDELINES:
Age Volume per Feed
0 – 4 days Colostrum fed ad-lib
5 – 10 days 200g in 1.0 litre twice a day
11 – 21 days 500g in 2.5 litres once a day
22 days + 600g in 3.0 litres once a day