ProfeLAC® SILVER
Non-medicated premium calf and foal milk replacer with Celmanax™.
Available from Leading Rural Stockists
Highly Digestible Premium Australian Dairy Powders including Bio-Active Proteins plus BioPAK SILVER Premix containing Vitamins (A, D3, E, C, K3, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, Biotin, Choline), Trace Minerals (Zinc, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Cobalt, Iodine, Selenium), Acidifiers, Amino-V8, Betaine, Host Specific Probiotics (Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus coagulans, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Bifidobacterium longum, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus plantarum, Saccharomyces boulardii, Saccharomyces cerevisiae), Prebiotics (Celmanax, Inulin, MOS & β-glucans), Free Flow Agent, Antioxidant and Aromatic Flavour.
Premium Australian Digestible Dairy Ingredients
Improves nutrient absorption and feed efficiency. Includes a good source of Bio-Active Proteins (lactalbumin, lactoglobulins) and conjugated linoleic acid.
BioPAK® GOLD Proprietary Premix
- Acidifiers – improves coagulation of milk and protein digestion.
- Amino-V8™ – added essential amino acids provide an enhanced amino acid profile and effective quality protein to optimise frame development and daily gains to outperform powders with higher Crude Protein label values (data on file*).
- Betaine – to aid hydration and metabolic function.
- CELMANAX™ – unique blend of biological active yeast cell wall components and fermentation metabolites that supports positive calf performance, gut health and immunity. Known to reduce faecal shedding of cryptosporidia (data on file).
- High Dose Probiotic and Prebiotic – synergistic host-specific blend that aids digestion, binds gut pathogens, (Coliforms, Salmonella) and maintains healthy microbial levels for improved animal health and growth performance.
Trace Minerals & Protected Vitamins – ensures essential daily requirements are always met to optimise growth and metabolic functions. Meets or exceeds NRC calf requirements.
Non-medicated milk replacer designed to be fed as a complete milk replacer feed to livestock.
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MIXING GUIDELINES
CALVES
To make 2L of ProfeLAC milk feed at 125g per Litre mix rate:
- Add 250g (~ 2 metric cups) of ProfeLAC powder to 1L of fresh, clean warmed water to 38-40°C (Body Temperature).
- Mix until dissolved.
- Add water to bring volume to 2L, then feed to calves.
FOALS
To make 2L of ProfeLAC milk feed at 100g/L mix rate:
- Add 200g (~ 1 ⅔ metric cups) of ProfeLAC powder to 1L of fresh, clean warmed water to 38-40°C (Body Temperature).
- Mix until dissolved.
- Add water to bring volume to 2L.
FEEDING GUIDELINES
COLOSTRUM FEEDING
Feed good quality first colostrum soon after birth – follow industry best practice.
If first colostrum is not available feed ProfeSTART Colostrum Supplement.
POST FIRST COLOSTRUM FEEDING
Where practical, offer a 50:50 blend of colostrum/transition-milk and milk replacer for several feeds before switching to a complete milk replacer feed. Abrupt dietary changes may cause gastric discomfort in infant animals.
CALVES
MILK FORTIFICATION | |||
AGE | TWICE DAILY FEEDING
Mix 125-130g per Litre of water |
ONCE DAILY FEEDING
Mix 200g per Litre of water |
ONCE DAILY FEEDING
Mix 75g per Litre of farm milk |
DAY 1 | Colostrum – feed minimum 10% bodyweight (3-5L) divided over 2 feeds | ||
DAYS 2-7 | 2.0 L am/pm | 2.5 L + Water* | 2.5 L + Water* |
DAYS 8-21 | 2.5 L am/pm | 3.0 L | 3.0 L |
DAYS 22-WEANING | 3.0 L am/pm | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
WEANING (1 WEEK) | 1.5 L am/pm | 1.5 L | 1.5 L |
WEANING can commence when calves are consuming 1kg if calf starter feed (meal, muesli or pallets) daily for at least 3 consecutive days.
Water* – for once a day feeding programs in the first week of life, feed additional water as seperate feed to assist hydration until calves can drink freely from a trough. |
FOALS
Mixing Rate: 100g per Litre (avoid higher concentrations)
FOALS should receive at least 100mL/kg (10%) of its bodyweight in milk daily. PONIES require half the feeding rates of foals.
AGE | VOLUME PER DAY | VOLUME PER FEED | FEEDS PER DAY | FEEDING INTERVAL |
DAY 1 (COLOSTRUM) | 10% bodyweight | – | – | – |
DAYS 2-3 | 5.0 L | 500 mL | 10 | 2 hrs |
DAYS 4-7 | 5.0 L | 625 mL | 8 | 2-3 hrs |
WEEKS 2 | 6.0 L | 1,000 mL | 6 | 4 hrs |
WEEKS 3 | 7.5 L | 1,500 mL | 5 | 4 hrs |
WEEKS 4-7 | 12.0 L | 3,000 mL | 4 | 4 hrs |
WEEK 8-WEANING | 12.0 L | 4,000 mL | 3 | 5 hrs |
WEAN between 3-5 months of age if regularly eating solid food, pasture and hay. Gradually reduce daily milk volumes until foal is completely weaned. |
OTHER SPECIES
General purpose premium quality milk replacer that can be fed to most domestic and farmyard infant animals.
Not recommended for marsupials or wildlife species.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Specific feeding guidelines for dairy and beef calves can be obtained by contacting ProviCo Rural directly on 1300 380 343.
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SHEEP
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MILK: DO NOT USE in lactating ewes which are producing or may in the future produce milk that may be used or processed for human consumption.
EXPORT SLAUGHTER INTERVAL (ESI)
Zero (0) days
Store below 30°C (Room Temperature) out of direct sunlight in a cool dry area. Keep off floors and away from walls and roofs exposed to direct sunlight. Protect from moisture. Ensure opened bag is kept tightly closed and sealed after use and when in storage.
102165 20kg Bag l 48 bags per pallet
ProfeLAC is packaged using environmentally friendly bags and in accordance with International Standards for milk powders:
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- Kraft paper bags with PE-Liner
- Heat sealed to ensure product integrity
- Breathable and waterproof inner liner
- 100% recyclable packaging
Not available in bulkabags or other bulk options
ProfeLAC SILVER is Australia’s #1 non-medicated calf milk replacer.
ProfeLAC SILVER is a non-medicated calf milk replacer and foal milk replacer. It is designed for rearing infant animals on the farm of origin and/or for less intensive operations where the risk of disease is relatively low. Suitable for rearing all dairy and beef breeds for the start of lifetime performance.
BENEFITS
- Application – easy to mix; convenient all-in-one product.
- Performance – improve gut health to reduce scours; improve calf condition and growth rates.
- Price – best value for ultimate composition and performance.
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