Product Details
Calf Starter
Strong Start. Healthy Growth.
A specially formulated first concentrate feed designed for young calves to support healthy development from the pre-weaning stage and prepare them for a productive future.
Key Benefits
Why choose Calf Starter?
- Supports Rumen Development
- Promotes Healthy Growth
- Smooth Weaning Transition
- Strengthens Immunity
Age Group
Birth – 3 months
Product Specifications
| Nutrients | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 24 % |
| Crude Fat | 4 % |
| Crude Fibre | 7 % |
| Acid Insoluble Ash | 2.5 % |
| Moisture | 11 % |
*Approximate value at the time of packaging of the product on dry matter basis*
Recommended Feeding Schedule
| Age | Milk per day | OCM Calf Starter per day | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to day 3 | Colostrum 10% of body weight (3 - 4 L/day in 2-3 feeds) | - | Essential for immunity |
| 4 - 14 days | 3 - 4 L | 50 - 100 g | Start nibbling habit |
| 3 - 4 weeks | 4 L | 250 - 400 g | Fresh water mandatory |
| 5 - 6 weeks | 3 - 4 L | 500 - 750 g | Increase starter gradually |
| 7 - 8 weeks | 2 - 3 L | 750 g - 1 kg | Prepare for weaning |
| 9 - 10 weeks | Reduce gradually | 1.0 - 1.2 kg | Wean when intake reaches 1 kg for 3 consecutive days |
| 11 - 12 weeks | - | 1.0 - 1.5 kg | Add good quality green fodder |
Feeding Guide
Start offering in small quantities from the 1st week up to 90 days.
Provide clean, fresh drinking water regularly.
Feed fresh, dry starter daily; remove leftover feed.
Avoid green forage during the first 3 months.
Gradually stop milk once the calf consumes 1 kg/day for 3 days.
Expected Growth Performance
| Calf Age | Expected Body Weight | Average Daily Gain (ADG) |
|---|---|---|
| Birth | 30-35 kg | - |
| 1 Month | 45-50 kg | 450–550 g/day |
| 2 Months | 60-70 kg | 500–650 g/day |
| 3 Months | 75-90 kg | 700–800 g/day |
*Expected growth may vary depending on breed, management practices, health status, and feeding conditions*