Quick Start Creep Feeds

Feed Quick Start Creep Rations to nursing calves at the rate of 1 kg per 100 kg of body weight until weaning to calves on pasture or consuming forage. Feed continuously for at least 28 days during periods of coccidiosis or when it is likely to be a hazard. Quick Start should be offered to calves at no later than 100 days of age. A calf requires a proper level of nutrition in order to reach its genetic potential. Research has shown that the nutrition requirements of the calf cannot be met by the mother cow’s milk alone, and while calves can consume grass, they are unable to ingest enough to meet their daily requirement for proper growth. The result is what is termed a “hungry calf gap”.The best way to eliminate this nutrient deficiency is through the introduction of a high quality protein supplement as a creep feed. This type of ration will not only aid the calf in achieving optimum growth, the creep feed will also lessen the demand on the cow for milk. The result is the calf being able to reach its full genetic potential along with a better-conditioned cow. A cow that is able to gain weight during the grazing season is able to channel more of her food intake into body condition as opposed to providing energy to the calf.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein (Min) 14% or 16%

Crude Fat (Min) 2.5%

Crude Fiber (Max) 16%

Calcium (Actual) 1%

Phosphorus (Actual) 0.4%

Sodium (Actual) 0.4%

Vitamin A (Min) 16,000 IU/kg

Vitamin D3 (Min) 2,400 IU/kg

Vitamin E (Min) 40 IU/kg