GUARANTEED ANALYSIS
| Crude Protein (min.) | 22.00% |
| Crude Protein from milk sources (min.) | 10.00% |
| Crude Fat (min.) | 10.00% |
| Crude Fibre (max.) | 0.8% |
| Calcium (act.) | 0.8% |
| Phosphorus (act.) | 0.6% |
| Sodium (act.) | 0.75% |
| Vitamin A (min.) | 50,000 IU/kg |
| Vitamin D3 (min.) | 10,000 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E (min.) | 150 IU/kg |
This feed contains added selenium at 0.3 mg/kg
MIXING DIRECTIONS
| Milk replacer powder | Fresh clean potable water | Water temperature |
| 150 grams | 1000 mls | 38° – 45°c |
NOTES ON MIXING:
- For accurate mixing, use scales to weigh powder
- Always use fresh potable water for mixing milk replacer solution
- Add powder to water (38°- 45°c) using wire whisk to mix thoroughly
- Mix only enough for one feeding at a time
- Wash rinse and sanitize utensils thoroughly after every feeding
FEEDING DIRECTIONS
PER FEEDING – 2 X PER DAY
NOTE
- For large frame calves, add a third feeding
- During COLD weather when environmental temps drop below 4°c for prolonged periods, increase the amount fed daily by up to 50% by providing a THIRD daily feeding of milk replacer solution in addition
| Age (days) | Whole Milk
mls/ feeding |
Milk Replacer Solution mls/feeding | Feeding temp. of solution | Total Liquid Solution
mls/feeding |
| 0 – 3* | Colostrum* | None* | See note* | None* |
| 4 – 7 | 1000 | 1000 | 38°c | 2000 |
| 8 – 14 | 1000 | 1500 | 38°c | 2500 |
| 15 – 21 | 1000 | 2000 | 38°c | 3000 |
| 22 – 28 | None | 3000 | 38°c | 3000 |
| 29 – 35 | None | 3000 | 38°c | 3000 |
| 36 – 42 | None | 3000 | 38°c | 3000 |
| 43 – 49 | None | 2500 | 38°c | 2500 |
| 50 – 56 | None | 2000 | 38°c | 2000 |
*NOTES ON FEEDING COLOSTRUM:
- Feed 4 – 6 litres of good quality colostrum within 8 hours of birth
- Continue feeding transition milk for up to 3 days
- In the absence or shortage of whole milk in the first 3 weeks after birth, switch to either Wet Nurse™ 20-20-20 or 20-20-16 milk replacer for the sole solution.
CAUTIONS
- Wet Nurse™ 22-10-10 is designed to be fed in combination with whole milk to calves younger than 3 weeks of age
- Directions for use must be carefully followed
- Allow calves continuous access to good clean drinking water
- Starting at approximately 1 week of age, provide a good quality calf starter on a free-choice basis
- Follow the recommendations of your feed consultant