Super starter
"The Importance of Using Nut-Enriched Super Starter Feed for Young Calves"
Today, raising replacement heifers is one of the most expensive parts of cattle farming. That’s why maximizing the growth of bottle-fed calves—especially during the early stages of life—plays a key role in making the herd more profitable.
o maximize the growth and performance of dairy calves, it’s essential to focus on the transition period and proper rumen development. A starter feed that supports healthy rumen growth can help calves shift more quickly from liquid to solid feed—leading to better health and overall well-being.
Various studies have shown that the physical form and chemical composition of the starter feed have the greatest impact on proper digestive development, stimulating dry matter intake, and improving the growth of bottle-fed calves.
Benefits of Using Nut-Based Super Starter Feed from Pishgam Damparvar Sepahan
Provides All Essential Nutrients for Bottle-Fed Calves Under Various Environmental and Management Conditions
Stabilizing the Population and Activity of Rumen Microorganisms
Metabolic and Physical Development of the Rumen
Maintaining Health and Strengthening the Immune System of Bottle-Fed Calves
Reducing Metabolic and Infectious Diseases (Diarrhea and Pneumonia)
Reducing Mortality in Bottle-Fed Calves
Increasing Milk Production Ability in the First Lactation Period
Proper Balance of Essential Amino Acid Profile
Supplying Fat-Soluble Vitamins and B-Complex Vitamins
Has Organoleptic Properties
Improves Daily Weight Gain
Reduces Weaning Age
Reduces Age at First Calving
Increases Appetite and Stimulates Water and Feed Intake
How to Use
- The super starter should be offered free-choice from the third day after birth, alongside mother’s milk or milk replacer.
- From the twentieth day after birth, include 5% chopped straw or 10% medium-cut alfalfa along with the super starter feed.
- It is recommended to always provide calves with plenty of fresh water.
