Dairy Elite Calf Starter is designed to be fed to dairy or beef calves. It is formulated to supply the high-quality protein, energy, vitamins and minerals needed to supplement the nutrients provided by milk or milk replacer.
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Calf starters
Boost your calves right from the beginning
- Dairy Elite Calf Starter Pellet
- Dairy Elite Calf Starter Texturized
- Dairy Elite Calf Grower Pellet
- Dairy Elite Calf Mixer
Not all products are available at all locations.
Check with the store for availability.
Check with the store for availability.
Why choose Dairy Elite Calf Starter?
Benefits
- Optimal protein levels promote structural growth without causing calves to become fleshy
- Contains Zinpro® organic trace minerals to increase bioavailability of copper, zinc, manganese, and cobalt for improved growth and immune function
- Contains Diamond V® yeast to improve rumen function, health, and development while enhancing feed intake
Medicated options are available
Ionophores
Bovatec
Coccidiostats
Decoxx
Antibiotics
Aureomycin (CTC), AS700
Feeding guidelines
| Product | Feeding period | Feeding rate |
| Dairy Elite Calf Starter Pellet | 4 days to 8-12 weeks | 0.5-5 lbs/hd/day |
| Dairy Elite Calf Starter Texturized | 4 days to 8-12 weeks | 0.5-5 lbs/hd/day |
| Dairy Elite Calf Grower Pellet | 8-12 weeks to 300 lbs | 5-8 lbs/hd/day |
| Dairy Elite Calf Mixer | 8-12 weeks to 300 lbs |
Mix with corn and oats per tag instructions |
- Dairy Elite Calf Starters should be offered to new calves at 3-4 days of age
- When calves are eating 2-3 lbs of Dairy Elite Calf Starter, they may be weaned from milk (around 6 weeks of age)
- A good goal for Dairy Elite Calf Starter consumption would be 50 lbs/calf by 6 weeks and 100 lbs/calf by 8 weeks
- Calves may be switched to Dairy Elite Calf Grower or a 16% protein ration using Dairy Elite Calf Mixer at 8-12 weeks of age
- Offer long-stem hay to the calves when they have been switched to the grower ration