Best replacer

[Elda]

I have a new bottle calf. I need advice on the brand or kind of replacer. Best fat content. Medicated or not. and so on. Please.

 

[dun]

Each part of the country has local availability of brands. All milk and milk by-products, no soy. 20-20, medicated is a personal choice but I like medicated.

dun

 

[ctlbaron]

I think dun is on the money. Most 20/20 med is good. You will find that some mix a little better than others. Carnation, and Purina make excellent replacers. In our area I like Nutrena milk replacer. Just don't go cheap or soy. Medicated is a little added insurance. It doesn't mean they won't get sick, but it does give a little edge.

 

[Medic24]

Ditto on the above... NEVER, ever be tempted to think you will do well on a soy replacer.... But we do like the Purina. and love the Land o' Lakes replacers with 'Architect' in it....a bit pricer, but worth it... it almost is like a electrolyte treatment.. as it settles in the stomach it gels and helps to prevent scouring so badly.

 

[Crowderfarms]

In most cases, you'll get quality bottle calves, if you use good relacer. We use one that's made by Milk Specialties. 20% protein 20% fat. Medicated with Oxytetracycline. Runs almost a buck a pound in 50 lb. bags.My kids like raising bottle calves, and I figure that if you feed the best, you'll have a better product to hit the sale barn with, so far it's worked.

 

[TheBullLady]

We also use the Land Of Lakes Medicated replacer, and have not lost a calf. When I lived in Illinois there was a good replacer available there from Merricks.