Vigortone
Calf Starter Supplements

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Vigortone VigorKalf (R) Calf Starter Medicated is a complete, texturized starter that contains an ideal amino acid profile for preruminant calves. The corn is flaked to improve digestibility and palatability. Oats provide another source of carbohydrates, and research has shown improved performance with inclusion of oats. Liquid molasses improves palatability and reduces dustiness. The pellet contains protein, minerals, and vitamins. There are six sources of protein in the pellet to supply the optimum amino acid nutrition to the calf. Calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium are necessary to build the skeletal frame and other bodily functions. A specially formulated blend of trace minerals including cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, manganese, selenium, and zinc play vital roles in body metabolism and are necessary to build and maintain an active immune system, healthy tissues, and overall animal health. Vitamins A, D, and E play key roles in the maintenance of optimum health, growth, and reproductive performance. In adult cows B vitamins are manufactured through rumen fermentation; however, the rumen is still developing in the calf, so B vitamins are added to VigorKalf (R) Calf Starter.

Replacement heifers should reach 82-90% of their mature weight before calving by 24 months of age. To achieve these goals, it is essential that replacement heifers be managed properly and receive properly fortified diets. Nutrition for the young calf is particularly challenging because the rumen is a work in progress.

Vigortone VigorKalf Concentrate KA2354R is a supplement that is pelleted to prevent separation of the various ingredients and improve palatability. Four protein sources are included to provide the optimum amino acid nutrition.

Vigortone VigorKalf Concentrate KA2354R pellets contain calcium necessary for strong bone development and other body functions. Phosphorus is necessary for optimum energy utilization, reproductive performance, and fiber digestion. Vigortone VigorKalf Concentrate KA2354R pellets also contain magnesium and a specially formulated blend of trace minerals including cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, manganese, and selenium, and zinc. These trace minerals play vital roles in body metabolism and are necessary to build and maintain an active immune system, healthy tissues, and overall animal health. Vitamins A, D, and E play key roles in the maintenance of optimum health, growth, and reproductive performance. In adult cows B vitamins are manufactured through rumen fermentation; however, the rumen is still developing in the calf, so B vitamins are added to Vigortone VigorKalf Concentrate KA2354R pellets.

Vigortone Kalf 40% pellets are supplements that contain calcium necessary for strong bone development and other body functions.

Phosphorus is necessary for optimum energy utilization, reproductive performance, and fiber digestion. Vigortone Kalf 40% pellets also contain magnesium and a specially formulated blend of trace minerals including cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, manganese, selenium, and zinc. These trace minerals play vital roles in body metabolism and are necessary to build and maintain an active immune system, healthy tissues, and overall animal health. Vitamins A, D, and E play key roles in the maintenance of optimum health, growth, and reproductive performance. In adult cows B vitamins are manufactured through rumen fermentation; however, the rumen is still developing in the calf, so B vitamins are added to Vigortone Kalf 40% pellets.

Vigortone Kalf 40% is pelleted to prevent separation of the various ingredients and improve palatability. Six protein sources are included to provide the optimum amino acid nutrition.