BioStart CALF

Prebiotic treatment for boosting early calf health

Features

BioStart Calf prebiotic is a concentrated blend of rennet and prebiotic ingredients including the enzymes and extracts from the fermentation of probiotic lactic acid bacteria. BioStart Calf aids in the full utilisation of liquid feeds, early rumen development as well as promoting the establishment of beneficial probiotic microbes in the calf’s digestive system.

Use BioStart Calf to:

  • Promote rumen function and gut microflora development
  • Reduce calf nutritional scours
  • Reduce ‘digestive stress’ from feed, climate or transport changes
  • Improve calf growth and well-being

BioStart Calf can be administered as an oral drench or conveniently mixed with whole milk or calf milk replacer, with no withholding period.

After the first three weeks of life and as calves move on to more solid feed, replace BioStart Calf with BioStart Ruminant to support rumen function during the transition.

Directions for Use

The rennet in BioStart Calf starts the milk clotting process to aid digestion. Clotting time will vary depending upon the type of milk, milk temperature at mixing, and the volume of milk. Once mixed with whole milk or CMR feed out within 20 minutes. Ensure mix temperature does not exceed 42ºC. Note: Biostart Calf can be used with whey-based CMR’s, however, the milk proteins which rennet acts upon to cause clotting are not present in these types of CMRs.

Calves Dose rate Application note
New born calves 5 mL initial dose Oral drench as soon as possible after their first feed.
Calves on Milk, Colostrum or CMR until weaning 2 mL/day Once a day feeding; mix 2 mL per feed
Twice a day feeding: mix 1 mL per feed
Unthrifty calves or calves with dietary scouring* 5 mL/day After calf recovers drop dose to 2 mL per day
Weaning from lquid feed 10 mL/week Replace Biostart Calf with Biostart Ruminant immediately prior to feed change

* Scours can be caused by many factors including disease. If you are concerned or scours persist, seek veterinary advice.

Storage

Store below 35°C. Keep out of reach of children. Keep container tightly closed. Do not store diluted product.

Pack Sizes

2L Bottle

5L Bottle

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