To wean calves at 6 weeks requires a nutritionally well balanced calf starter like the one manufactured by Gehman’s Feed Mill. This starter ration contains a precise blend of steam flaked corn, crimped oats, and a fortified pellet to produce an 18% protein mix for maximum growth. Two medication programs are available with Gehman’s calf starter, one, chlorotetracycline for an aid in growth and feed efficiency and the second, amprolium (AMP), for an aid in prevention of coccidiosis where cocci has been identified as a problem. Begin feeding calf starter by one week of age and until calves reach 3 months of age. Limit feed to no more than 5-6 pounds per day. We recommend not feeding any hay until the calf is weaned.
Feeding instructions: Feed 1 lb. Calf Starter AMP per 100 lbs. bodyweight to provide 5 mg/kg bodyweight per day for 21 days.
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