Beef Calves and Cattle

Farmer's Choice Auto-Calf Instant Milk Replacer

Special labor saving all-milk formula designed to be used in automatic or free-choice feeding systems where mixed milk replacer must remain preserved for up to 24 hours. Special organic acids and preservatives are added to prevent spoilage.

Expect calves to consume much more milk replacer than if fed once or twice a day. Weight gains will be higher because of increased feed intake.

Royal Milk Replacer Pellets

Feed one pound per head daily in creep feed with rolled grains to feedlot calves for first seven days in warm-up rations or for those in hospital or sick pens. Top-dress for show animals or brood cows prior to and during breeding.

Non-medicated only. Pellet includes over 50% milk and whey products, soy flour, with 10% high quality edible lard and is fortified with FOS, MOS, and active yeast.

Royal A-1 and Royal A-1 Hi-Energy Instant Milk Replacers

Economical, non-medicated formulas providing supplemental nutrition for calves and other baby mammals. They contain milk and whey products, specially processed soy concentrate and soy flour.

Royal A-1

Royal A-1 Hi-Energy has 20% fat.

Packaged in 50#, 25# and cases of 4x10# plastic bags, including feeding directions for supplementing several species. Can be used as a top-dress for transported animals, in sick pens, or with medications for animals off feed.

Immunogard 100 Colostrum Supplement

A combination of dried bovine colostrum, milk and whey protein concentrates and isolates, animal plasma, direct-fed, lactic acid producing beneficial bacteria, soluble vitamins and chelated trace minerals to supplement colostrum for the newborn.

• Crude Protein - 66%
• Crude Fat - 6.5%
• Crude Fiber - 0.15%
• IgG Immunoglobulins - 100 grams/lb.
• Lactic Acid Bacteria - 4 billion CFU/gm

Mix 1 pound Immunogard with two quarts warm water and feed to calf as soon as possible after birth. Repeat within 8 hours if possible. For extended use, feed two ounces per calf per day in milk or milk replacer.

Scour Gard Soluble Scour Control Formula

NT Medicated as an aid in the treatment of bacterial enteritis (scours) in calves.

• Neomycin Sulfate - 6.4 grams/lb.
• Oxytetracyline - 6.4 grams/lb.
• Vitamin A - 1,000,000 IU/lb.
• Vitamin D3 - 250,000 IU/lb.
• Vitamin E - 640 IU/lb.

A concentrated source of two active antibiotics, high levels of vitamins and elctrolytes in an acidified soluble formula to be added to non-medicated milk replacer at the rate of 2-1/2 ounces for treatment of scours per day for a 100 lb. calf. Feed 7 to 14 days, adjusting the amount fed to the weight of the calf.

Calf Saver Soluble Scour Control Formula

NT Medicated as an aid in the treatment of bacterial enteritis (scours) in calves.

• Neomycin Sulfate - 3.2 grams/lb.
• Oxytetracycline - 3.2 grams/lb.
• Vitamin A - 500,000 IU/lb.
• Vitamin D3 - 250,000 IU/lb.
• Vitamin E - 500 IU/lb.

Source of two active antibiotics, vitamins, five electrolytes and kaolin to be added to non-medicated milk replacer at the rate of 2-1/2 ounces twice daily for treatment of scours for a 100 lb. calf.. Feed 7 to 14 days, adjusting amount fed to the weight of the calf.

Neo Gard Soluble Scour Control Formula

A soluble combination of Neomycin Sulfate, electrolytes and vitamins for treatment and control of E. coli bacterial enteritis in calves, pigs, lambs and kids.

• Neomycin Sulfate - 3.2 grams/lb.
• Vitamin A - 500,000 IU/lb.
• Vitamin D3 - 250,000 IU/lb.
• Vitamin E - 500 IU/lb.

Feed a 100 lb. calf 2-1/2 ounces per feeding twice daily in water, adjusting dosage to maintain 10 mg of Neomycin Sulfate per pound of body weight per day 24 to 48 hours after remission of disease symptoms, not to exceed 14 days.

Calf Saver Complete Scour Control Formula

An acidified, soluble medicated milk replacer formula used in the treatment of bacterial infections in calves up to 250 pounds for 7 to 14 days. Its two antibiotics (Neomycin Sulfate and Oxytetracycline), acids, vitamins, and electrolytes along with the nutritional support of the milk replacer protect and restore the young calf that has been challenged by E. coli scours to vigorous health.

Neomycin Sulfate - 1 gram/lb.
Oxytetracycline - 1 gram/lb.

Feed at the recommended level providing 10 mg of each antibiotic per pound of body weight per day (4 ounces twice daily for a 100 lb. calf), adjusting the amount of solution fed based upon the weight of the animal.

Caf Gard

A combination of electrolytes, energy, two DFM's, soluble vitamins, kaolin, pregelatinized starch, selenium and zinc proteinate. Use short term as needed for rehydration at four ounces per feeding with two quarts of water or liquid feed twice daily for up to five days. Long term supplementation, feed two to four ounces in liquid feed in one or two feedings daily.

Total Lactic Acid Bacteria - 13 Billion CFU/lb.

Red-Lyte

An economical source of essential electrolytes, FOS, with Glycine and Betaine, in an acidified, high energy, soluble formula.

• Sodium - 3.5%
• Potassium - 1%
• Magnesium - 0.20%

Long Term: 1 to 2 ounces top-dressed on feed or in water in one or two feedings per day. Short Term: 4 ounces in 2 quarts of milk replacer or water twice daily.

Calf Gel

A gelled, acidified electrolyte combination with energy for dehydrated calves that includes two DFM's (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Enterococcus faecium), vitamins and kaolin, roughage products and gums to restore electrolyte balance, absorb and remove toxins, firm stool, and supplement vitamin loss by slowing elimination and permitting maxmium absorption of nutrients. Does not gel before feeding.

Feed four ounces with two quarts water or liquid feed twice daily for up to five days as needed.

Calf Saver Gel

• Neomycin Sulfate - 2 grams/lb.
• Oxytetracycline - 2 grams/lb.
• Vitamin A - 64,000 IU/lb.
• Vitamin D3 - 24,000 IU/lb.
• Vitamin E - 300 IU/lb.
• Ascorbic Acid - 320 mg/lb.

Maximum Neomycin Sulfate, gelled, acidified electrolyte formula with energy for scouring calves that includes vitamins, kaolin, roughage products and gums to treat cause of scours, restore electrolyte balance, remove toxins, firm stool, and supplement vitamin loss by slowing elimination, permitting maximum absorption of nutrients. Does not gel before feeding. Feed four ounces with two quarts water or liquid feed twice daily 24 to 48 hours after remission of disease symptoms, for 7 to14 days.

Restore

A concentrated source of lactic acid-producing Lactobacillus acidophilus and Enterococcus faecium, electrolytes, and soluble vitamins in a high energy formula for combatting dehydration and re-populating beneficial bacteria in the affected animal.

• Vitamin A - 100,000 IU/lb.
• Vitamin D3 - 25,000 IU/lb.
• Vitamin E - 100 IU/lb.
• Ascorbic Acid - 250 mg/lb.
• Total Lactic Acid Bacteria - 10 Billion CFU/gm

Feed four ounces to calves with two quarts warm water twice daily as needed for up to five days.

Caf-Bac

A concentrated nutritional supplement combining high levels of active yeast with live, viable, direct-fed microbials in a water soluble formula for all calves.

• Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) - 1.5 Billion CFU/gram
• Total Lactic Acid Bacteria - 100 Million CFU/gram
• Enterococcus faecium
• Lactobacillus acidophilus
• Lactobacillus plantarum
• Pediococcus acidilacticii
• Propionic Bacteria
• Lactobacillus casei

Add 10 grams per head per day to milk replacer in one or more feedings.

Bova-Lac

A concentrated, liquid dispersible calf supplement medicated with Lasalocid (Bovatec) for control of coccidiosis (bloody scours) containing live, viable DFM, yeast cells (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and vitamins.

• Lasalocid - 3.2 grams/lb.
• Vitamin A - 3,000,000 IU/lb.
• Vitamin D3  - 1,500,000 IU/lb.
• Vitamin E - 2,400 IU/lb.
• Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) - 4,500 mg/lb.

Feed a 110 lb. calf 1/8 ounce twice daily for the first 30 days. Adjust dose based upon the calf consuming 1 mg of Lasalocid per kg of body weight per day. Feed continuously.

Lacto-Vite

This palatable, concentrated combination of water-soluble vitamins, methionine, and live, viable Lactobacillus acidophilus is easily administered to calves.

• Vitamin A - 3 Million IU/lb.
• Vitamin D3 - 1.5 Million IU/lb.
• Vitamin E - 2,000 IU/lb.
• Lactobacillus acidophilus - 50 Billion CFU/lb.

Top-dress or add to water or milk replacer 1/8 ounce per head per day.

Milk Booster

A dry, concentrated soluble energy source consisting of 60% edible lard and 40% whey products. Use anytime extra energy is required such as in extreme weather or to enhance coat conditions for show.

• Crude Protein - 7%
• Crude Fat - 60%
• Crude Fiber - 0.15%

Mix one or two ounces in milk or milk replacer in one or two feedings daily. Can also be top dressed.

Acidifier

A combination of six organic acids and preservatives, Royal Acidifier enhances livestock performance by reducing E. coli levels, optimizes conditions for enzyme activity, and reduces milk protein clotting time. Lower pH reduces scours, improves weight gain and increases feed conversion. Use 1/2% by weight in  milk replacer and prestarters and 1/4% in starters.

Nutra-Sol

Nutra-Sol is a soluble nutraceutical additive for livestock containing nine strains of live (viable), naturally occurring lactic acid bacteria and active yeast.

• Lactobacillus acidophilus
• Lactobacillus lactis
• Lactobacillus casei
• Enterococcus diacetylactis
• Enterococcus faecium
• Bifidobacterium bifidum
• Bacillus coagulans
• Bacillus licheniformis
• Aspergilllus oryzae

Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) - 1 Billion CFU/gm

Total lactic acid bacteria - 1 Billion CFU/gm

Beef Calves: Mix with milk replacer, milk or water so each calf receives one gram (1/4 tsp.) per day. Beef cattle: Add 28 grams (one ounce) to dry feed per 30 head daily.

Beef Flavors

Dry or concentrated liquid beef feed flavors to enhance palatability and stimulate feed consumption. Available flavors:  Anise, Anise-Caramel, Caramel, Butterscotch, Sweeteners and Milk flavors.

Dry flavors generally are added at the rate of one to two pounds, and liquids at 4 ounces to one pint per ton of feed.

DFM's (Probiotics)

Live, viable strains of:

• Lactobacillus acidophilus
• Enterococcus faecium
• Multi-Blend (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus lactis, Lactobacillus casei, Enterococcus diacetylactis, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bacillus coagulans, Bacillus licheniformis, Aspergillus oryzae)

Available in concentrations of 25 Billion CFU/gram, 500 Billion CFU per pound or 64 Billion CFU per pound for ease of administration.

Nutrabiotic/F (FOS)

A prebiotic food source for lactic acid bacteria derived from dried inulin (chickory root). Recommended feeding level for calves is 2 grams per head per day. Since it is not a live organism, it can withstand heat from pelleting.

Nutrabiotic/M (MOS)

A prebiotic food source for lactic acid bacteria derived from the cell wall fraction of yeast. Recommended feeding level for calves is 2 grams per head per day. Since it is not a live organism, it can withstand head from pelleting.

Beef Stuff Plus

A concentrated combination of yeast cultures, enzymes, DFM's, B-vitamins and lactic acid to stimulate and supplement natural bacteria in the digestive system, improving feed conversion and palatability as well as being a source of unidentifiable growth factors for cows and calves.

• Crude Protein - 10%
• Crude Fat - 2%
• Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) - 3.5 Billion CFU/gm
• Total Lactic Acid Bacteria - 1 Billion CFU/gm

Add three to five pounds per ton of calf starter or cattle feed or top dress 1/2 to two ounces per head per day. Also available with an organic formula.

Beef Stuff Plus Capsules

Beef Stuff Plus in one ounce boluses. Feed beef cattle 2 capsules on day one, and one capsule on day 2 and day 3. 50 capsules per jar.

TMR Stuff (SCC)

A source of live, viable natually occurring microorganisms, TMR Stuff is added to total mixed rations or can be top dressed to economically increase appetite and reduce secondary fermentation, aiding digestion and optimizing feed conversion by enhancing the microflora in the rumen.

• Lactobacillus plantarum
• Pediococcus acidilacticii
• Enterococcus faecium
• Propionic Bacteria
• Lactobacillus casei
• Aspergillus oryzae
• Aspergillus niger

Add one to 1.5 pounds per ton of TMR or top-dress one to two ounces per head per day.

Forage Inoculants

Available as a complete granular inoculant, a granular base to make your own inoculant, or soluble powders to apply by sprayer, our inoculant products treat all types of forages with special strains of viable, lactic acid producing bacteria such as Lactobacillus plantarum, Pediococcus acidilacticii, Enterococcus faecium, Propionic bacteria, and Lactobacillus casei. Use at rate of one pound of dry inoculant per ton of forage.  25 pounds of base make one ton of inoculant treating 2,000 tons forage. Sprayable soluble inoculants treat up to 50 tons per pound, 200 tons per pound, or 454 tons per pound depending upon product used. Varying levels treat haylage, alfalfa, grass, oatlage, clover, sorghum, corn silage, high moisture ear corn and baled hay.

Hay Stuff

An economical, dry, non-corrosive hay preservative used on baled hay and high moisture ground grains to prevent spoilage. Apply two pounds per ton of baled hay (moisture content less than 25%) and one to three pounds per ton of ground grains before transferring into silo (25-30% moisture grains).