ProfeLAC® SILVER

Non-medicated premium calf and foal milk replacer with Celmanax™.

Available from Leading Rural Stockists

Active Constituents

Highly Digestible Premium Australian Dairy Powders including Bio-Active Proteins plus BioPAK SILVER Premix containing Vitamins (A, D3, E, C, K3, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, Biotin, Choline), Trace Minerals (Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Cobalt, Iodine, Selenium), Acidifiers, Amino-V8, Betaine, Host Specific Probiotics (Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus coagulans, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium longum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus plantarum, Saccharomyces boulardii, Saccharomyces cerevisiae), Live Yeast (S. cerevisiae & boulardii strains), Prebiotics (Celmanax, Inulin, MOS & β-glucans), Free Flow Agent, Antioxidant and Aromatic Flavour.

Premium Australian Digestible Dairy Ingredients 

Improves nutrient absorption and feed efficiency. Includes a good source of Bio-Active Proteins (lactalbumin, lactoglobulins) and conjugated linoleic acid.

BioPAK® GOLD Proprietary Premix

  • Acidifiers – improves coagulation of milk and protein digestion.
  • Amino-V8™ – added essential amino acids provide an enhanced amino acid profile and effective quality protein to optimise frame development and daily gains to outperform powders with higher Crude Protein label values (data on file*).
  • Betaine – to aid hydration and metabolic function.
  • CELMANAX™ – unique blend of biological active yeast cell wall components and fermentation metabolites that supports positive calf performance, gut health and immunity. Known to reduce faecal shedding of cryptosporidia (data on file).
  • High Dose Probiotic and Prebiotic – synergistic host-specific blend that aids digestion, binds gut pathogens, (Coliforms, Salmonella) and maintains healthy microbial levels for improved animal health and growth performance. 

Trace Minerals & Protected Vitamins – ensures essential daily requirements are always met to optimise growth and metabolic functions. Meets or exceeds NRC calf requirements.

Indications

Non-medicated milk replacer designed to be fed as a complete milk replacer feed to livestock.

Directions for Use

MIXING GUIDELINES

CALVES

To make 2L of ProfeLAC milk feed at 125g per Litre mix rate:

  1. Add 250g (~ 2 metric cups) of ProfeLAC powder to 1L of fresh, clean warmed water to 38-40°C (Body Temperature).
  2. Mix until dissolved.
  3. Add water to bring volume to 2L, then feed to calves.

FOALS

To make 2L of ProfeLAC milk feed at 100g/L mix rate:

  1. Add 200g (~ 1 ⅔ metric cups) of ProfeLAC powder to 1L of fresh, clean warmed water to 38-40°C (Body Temperature).
  2. Mix until dissolved.
  3. Add water to bring volume to 2L.

FEEDING GUIDELINES

COLOSTRUM FEEDING

Feed good quality first colostrum soon after birth – follow industry best practice. 

If first colostrum is not available feed ProfeSTART Colostrum Supplement.

POST FIRST COLOSTRUM FEEDING

Where practical, offer a 50:50 blend of colostrum/transition-milk and milk replacer for several feeds before switching to a complete milk replacer feed. Abrupt dietary changes may cause gastric discomfort in infant animals.

CALVES

MILK FORTIFICATION
AGE TWICE DAILY FEEDING

Mix 125-130g 

per Litre of water

ONCE DAILY FEEDING

Mix 200g 

per Litre of water

ONCE DAILY FEEDING

Mix 75g 

per Litre of farm milk

DAY 1 Colostrum – feed minimum 10% bodyweight (3-5L) divided over 2 feeds
DAYS 2-7 2.0 L am/pm 2.5 L + Water* 2.5 L + Water*
DAYS 8-21 2.5 L am/pm 3.0 L 3.0 L
DAYS 22-WEANING 3.0 L am/pm 3.5 L 3.5 L
WEANING (1 WEEK) 1.5 L am/pm 1.5 L 1.5 L
WEANING can commence when calves are consuming 1kg if calf starter feed (meal, muesli or pallets) daily for at least 3 consecutive days.

Water* – for once a day feeding programs in the first week of life, feed additional water as seperate feed to assist hydration until calves can drink freely from a trough.

FOALS 

Mixing Rate: 100g per Litre (avoid higher concentrations)

FOALS should receive at least 100mL/kg (10%) of its bodyweight in milk daily. PONIES require half the feeding rates of foals. 

AGE VOLUME PER DAY VOLUME PER FEED FEEDS PER DAY FEEDING INTERVAL
DAY 1 (COLOSTRUM) 10% bodyweight
DAYS 2-3 5.0 L 500 mL 10 2 hrs
DAYS 4-7 5.0 L 625 mL 8 2-3 hrs
WEEKS 2 6.0 L 1,000 mL 6 4 hrs
WEEKS 3 7.5 L 1,500 mL 5 4 hrs
WEEKS 4-7 12.0 L 3,000 mL 4 4 hrs
WEEK 8-WEANING 12.0 L 4,000 mL 3 5 hrs
WEAN between 3-5 months of age if regularly eating solid food, pasture and hay. Gradually reduce daily milk volumes until foal is completely weaned.

OTHER SPECIES

General purpose premium quality milk replacer that can be fed to most domestic and farmyard infant animals.

Not recommended for marsupials or wildlife species.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Specific feeding guidelines for dairy and beef calves can be obtained by contacting ProviCo Rural directly on 1300 380 343.

Withholding Periods

CATTLE

MEAT: Zero (0) days

MILK: Zero (0) days

SHEEP

MEAT: Zero (0) days

MILK: DO NOT USE in lactating ewes which are producing or may in the future produce milk that may be used or processed for human consumption.

EXPORT SLAUGHTER INTERVAL (ESI)

Zero (0) days

Storage

Store below 30°C (Room Temperature) out of direct sunlight in a cool dry area. Keep off floors and away from walls and roofs exposed to direct sunlight. Protect from moisture. Ensure opened bag is kept tightly closed and sealed after use and when in storage. 

Pack Sizes

102165  20kg Bag  l  48 bags per pallet

ProfeLAC is packaged using environmentally friendly bags and in accordance with International Standards for milk powders:   

    • Kraft paper bags with PE-Liner
    • Heat sealed to ensure product integrity
    • Breathable and waterproof inner liner
    • 100% recyclable packaging

Not available in bulkabags or other bulk options

Features

ProfeLAC SILVER is Australia’s #1 non-medicated calf milk replacer. 

ProfeLAC SILVER is a non-medicated calf milk replacer and foal milk replacer. It is designed for rearing infant animals on the farm of origin and/or for less intensive operations where the risk of disease is relatively low. Suitable for rearing all dairy and beef breeds for the start of lifetime performance. 

BENEFITS

  • Application – easy to mix; convenient all-in-one product.
  • Performance – improve gut health to reduce scours; improve calf condition and growth rates.
  • Price – best value for ultimate composition and performance.

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