Featuring Bovatec® and a carefully balanced amino acid profile, MaxCare Classic is a nutritionally complete calf milk replacer which has been formulated for the cost-conscious rearer in mind.
Bovatec® - For increased liveweight gains in calves and heifers, has been shown to control the clinical signs of coccidiosis and reduce faecal shedding of E. zuernii and E. bovis. When coccidiosis is controlled, calves are more likely to reach their full potential.
Betaine - Incorporated to aid in the hydration of your calves. Improves gut integrity and spares metabolic energy to help you achieve your growth and productivity targets.
Probiotics - A high concentration of bacteria specifically chosen to increase competition against pathogens to aid calf health and enhance microbial populations to aid digestion.
Acidifiers - A blend of short and medium chain organic acids in a specific combination to reduce stomach pH and help maintain a healthy microbial balance throughout the gastrointestinal tract resulting in improved animal health and growth rates.
Amino Acids - The specific amino acids deliver balanced essential protein for maximum feed efficiency.
Vitamins & Minerals - Specifically formulated to ensure optimum calf requirements are met, maximising growth, development and health.
| Protein | 25% | Vitamin B12 | 0.08 mg/kg |
| Fat | 20% | Biotin | 0.1 mg/kg |
| Vitamin D3 | 16,000 iu/kg | Vitamin C | 250 mg/kg |
| Vitamin E | 1,500 iu/kg | Zinc (organic & inorganic) | 60 mg/kg |
| Vitamin D3 | 60 mg/kg | Manganese (organic & inorganic) | 40 mg/kg |
| Vitamin K3 | 5 mg/kg | Iron (organic) | 120 mg/kg |
| Thiamine (B1) | 5 mg/kg | Iodine | 0.5 mg/kg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 18 mg/kg | Selenium | 0.30 mg/kg |
| Niacin (B3) | 20 mg/kg | Copper | 20 mg/kg |
| Pantothenic (B5) | 20 mg/kg | Antioxidant | 5 mg/kg |
| Pyridoxine (B6) | 6.5 mg/kg | Lasalocid (Bovatec®) | 120 mg/kg |
| Folic Acid | 1.0 mg/kg | ||
Add MaxCare® CMR to half the required volume of fresh, clean water at 38 to 40°C. Mix until fully dissolved.
Add water to required volume. For example, if mixing 1 litre:
We understand these feed rates differ from the instructions on the bag. Every feeding system is different hence the feeding programs on the bag are a guide only. It is important to note that for our Calf Milk Replacers to function properly we need to mix a minimum of 125g within every litre of water.
The below instructions have been developed in consultation with independent advice. Please use the below guidelines or call our free call number to discuss in more detail.
Group Feeding Systems (group size > 10 calves or uncontrolled smaller group feeding):
| Calf age | Twice daily feeding | Once daily feeding* |
| Day 1 | Minimum of 4 Litres best quality colostrum ( ideally ≥22% Brix) as soon as possible after birth. | |
| Day 2-7 | 135^g/L: 1.5-2.5L per feed, max of 5L/day | 135g/L: 1.5- 2.5L per feed, max 2.5 L/day |
| Day 8-21 | 135g/L: 2.5-3L per feed, max 6L/day | 135g/L: 2.5-4L per feed, max 4L/day |
| Day 22-49 | 135g/L: 3-3.5L per feed, max 7L/day | 135g/L: 4-4.5L per feed, max 4.5L/day |
| Day 50 - weaning | 135g/L: taper volume by 0.5L/day dependent on calf starter consumption. | 135g/L: taper volume by 0.5L/day dependent on calf starter consumption. |
*Once daily feeding in large group feeding systems is limited by physical capacity to consume milk, thus growth rates may be adversely affected especially in the first 4 weeks of life when calf starter consumption is negligible. ^135g/L is approximately 12.7% total solids.
Individual Feeding Systems (group size < 10 calves with partitioned feeders or feeding stalls/head bails):
| Calf age | Twice daily feeding | Once daily feeding |
| Day 1 | Minimum of 4 Litres best quality colostrum ( ideally ≥22% Brix) as soon as possible after birth. | |
| Day 2-7 | 155*g/L: 1.5-2L per feed, max of 4L/day | 155g/L: 1.5- 2.5 L per feed, max 2.5L/day |
| Day 8-21 | 155g/L: 2.5-3L per feed, max 6L/day | 155g/L: 2.5-3.5 L per feed, max 3.5L/day |
| Day 22-49 | 155g/L: 3L per feed, max 6 L/day | 155g/L: 3.5L per feed, max 3.5L/day |
| Day 50 - weaning | 155g/L: taper volume by 0.5L/day dependent on calf starter consumption. | 155g/L: taper volume by 0.5L/day dependent on calf starter consumption. |
*155g/L is approximately 14.6% total solids.
Auto-feeder Systems:
| Calf age | Twice daily feeding | Once daily feeding* |
| Day 1 | Minimum of 4 Litres best quality colostrum ( ideally ≥22% Brix) as soon as possible after birth | |
| Day 2-7 | 135*g/L: max 1.5-2.5L per feed, return time of 1.5-2 hours, min 4L/day, max 4.5L/day | |
| Day 8-21 | 135g/L: max 2.5-3L per feed, return time of 1.5-2 hours, min 4L/day, max 6L/day | |
| Day 22-49 | 135g/L: max 3L per feed, return time of 1.5-2 hours, min 4L/day, max 8L/day | |
| Day 50 - weaning | 135g/L: max 3L per feed, return time of 2-3 hours, taper volume by 0.5-1.0L per day dependent on calf starter consumption. | |
*135g/L is approximately 12.7% total solids.
Fortified Milk Feeding Guidelines:
Fortified milk should only be used in individual feeding systems (stall, headbails) or small feeding groups of < 10 calves with partitioned feeders and attentive staff. The following guidelines are suggested feeding programs only. For specific nutritional advice discuss a tailored program with your veterinarian and MaxCare provider.
| Calf age | Twice daily feeding | Once daily feeding* |
| Day 1 | Minimum of 4 Litres best quality colostrum ( ideally ≥22% Brix) as soon as possible after birth | |
| Day 2-7 | 30^g/L: 1.5-2L per feed, max of 4L/day | 30g/L: 2- 2.5 L per feed, max 2.5L/day |
| Day 8-21 | 30g/L: 2-2.5L per feed, max 5L/day | 30g/L: 2.5-3.0L per feed, max 3.0L/day |
| Day 22-49 | 30g/L: 3L per feed, max 6L/day | 30g/L: 3.0-3.5L per feed, max 3.5L/day |
| Day 50 - weaning | 30g/L: taper volume by 0.5L/day dependent on calf starter consumption. | 30g/L: taper volume by 0.5L/day dependent on calf starter consumption. |
*Once daily feeding of fortified milk is limited by physical capacity and the risk of abomasal bloat syndrome. ^30g/L milk is approximately 15.1% total solids.