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Intro It’s been five years since Renee Edwards joined Maxum Foods and the MaxCare team, and we’re celebrating this milestone. We caught up with Renee to have a chat about her journey and to talk through some of the highlights during her time with us. Tell us a little bit about yourself I grew up...Read More

Intro It’s been five years since Adam Plant joined Maxum Foods and the MaxCare team, and we’re celebrating this milestone. We caught up with Adam to have a chat about his journey and to talk through some of the highlights during his time with us. Tell us a little bit about yourself Born and raised...Read More

MaxCare are proud to be the Major Supply Partner of the Cows Create Careers programme. As part of this partnership, Cows Create Careers and MaxCare invited school students to produce a video commercial explaining why the Best and the Brightest should work in the Australian Dairy Industry. 102 schools across Australia entered this competition.  The following 3 schools have...Read More

MaxCare are proud to be the Major Supply Partner of the Cows Create Careers program. As part of this partnership we invited school students the opportunity to produce an advertisement for MaxCare Calf Milk Replacer, in support of the Australian Dairy Industry, to win $1,000 for their school. 89 schools across Australia entered this competition.  The...Read More

MaxCare, who specialise in infant animal nutrition, are proud to celebrate a decade of success in the Australian market. Over the past ten years MaxCare has become a trusted name across dairy farms in Australia known for its commitment to providing exceptional service and customer support. Since its launch in 2014, MaxCare has been dedicated...Read More

Calves are exposed to multiple pathogens, but whether they get sick depends on how much pathogen a calf is exposed to and how their immune system responds.  During the first two weeks after birth, the health and future productivity of a calf is at high risk. This is because during this time, a calf’s body...Read More

The traditional approach of using milk powders as a last resort for orphaned lambs is evolving. Nowadays, many sheep producers recognise the substantial productivity gains achievable through the regular use of milk replacers as part of their management strategy. This shift is transforming lamb rearing practices, driving better health outcomes, and improving overall flock productivity....Read More

As the calving season approaches, now is the opportune moment to meticulously plan and prepare for the upcoming challenges in calf rearing. Reflecting on your past calf rearing performance, consider these six pivotal factors to ensure a successful and thriving environment for your calves in 2024. 1. Calf Rearing Facilities: A Sanctuary for Growth The...Read More

Welcome to the fifth edition of Milk Matters, a quarterly update from MaxCare’s Business Manager Tom Newton, who talks about what is happening with dairy in the Australian and New Zealand markets.Read More