Blueprint® Elite Textured Calf Starter
Blueprint® Elite calf starters utilize Alltech’s Blueprint® Technology as well as enhanced palatability in a textured feed composed of a pelleted supplement, multiple fiber sources, processed grains, and liquid molasses. The texture and optimal fiber level of Blueprint® Elite starter encourages earlier starter intake and growth, along with the Blueprint® technology to maximize the calf’s health, growth and lifetime production potential.
Palatable Textured Blend
The specific blend of highly palatable fiber sources along with the coarse texture and moisture of Blueprint® 18% optimizes early starter intake, calf performance, and rumen development.
Fortification
- 18% as-fed, crude protein for good structural growth
- Blueprint® technologies to promote intake consistency and gut health.
- Optimal balance of minerals, B-vitamins and vitamins A, D3, and E.
- Organic trace minerals for maximum availability, has been shown to improve calf health and growth.
- Multiple fiber sources for gut health, palatability, and excellent calf performance.
Energy Dense
The energy density of Blueprint® Elite calf starter feed helps calves perform better, even under stressful conditions. The available starch from Blueprint® Elite’s grain mix allows for maximum rumen development.
Starter Feeding Tips
- Begin at four days of age.
- Keep starter fresh by feeding small amounts.
- Calves need encouragement to begin eating starter. Place starter in the calf’s shallow bucket or on its muzzle just as it finishes milk replacer.
- Providing fresh, clean water encourages calves to eat more starter.
- Avoid feeding hay prior to weaning.
- Fermented feeds and pasture should not be fed before three months of age. The high moisture content can limit intake and growth.
- Feed milk replacer at suggested rate to encourage dry feed consumption and achieve optimal growth.
NUTRIENT ANALYSIS |
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Crude Protein,min % |
18.0 |
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Crude Fat, min % |
3.0 |
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Crude Fiber, max % |
8.0 |
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ADF, max % |
12.0 |
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Calcium (Ca), min % |
0.6 |
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Calcium (Ca), max % |
1.1 |
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Phosphorus (P), min % |
0.5 |
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Salt (NaCl), min % |
0.3 |
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Salt (NaCl), max % |
0.8 |
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Vitamin A, min IU/lb. |
10,000 |
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Vitamin D, min IU/lb. |
2,500 |
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Vitamin E, min IU/lb. |
100 |
Choice of Additives
Blueprint® Elite calf starter feeds are available with feed additives at FDA-approved levels. Proper use of feed additives can increase weight gain and feed utilization. Refer to product tag for specific claims.
Feed Additives Include:
Decoquinate (.005%)...............22.7 mg/lb
For the prevention of coccidiosis in non-ruminating and ruminating calves and cattle caused by Eimeria bovis and Eimeria zuernii.
OR
Bovatec................................88.8 g/ton
For the control of coccidiosis caused by Eimeria bovis and Eimeria zuernii.
- Introduce calf starter at four days of age.
- Feed to appetite to minimize refusals and maximize starter freshness.
- Avoid feeding hay prior to weaning.
- Wean calves at six to seven weeks of age when eating a minimum of 3.0 pounds of Blueprint® Elite Texturized Calf Starter feed per head per day for two consecutive days.
- Continue to feed Elite texturized calf starter feed and gradually transition calves to a grower ration during the next two to four weeks.
- Provide fresh, clean water at all times.
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Starter Intake Goals - By Age* |
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Age -Week |
Average Starter Intake, lb. per head per day |
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1 - 2 |
0.10 - 0.15 |
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3 - 4 |
0.80 - 0.90 |
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5 - 6 |
2.2 - 2.4 |
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7 - 8 |
>5.0 |
*Starter Intake will vary by season of the year, calf health, calf environment, and implemented nutrition program.
These products, which contain added copper, must not be fed to sheep or related species that have a low tolerance level to copper.
These products have been formulated specifically for dairy calves and are not intended for other species.
For specific feeding and nutrition information for your calves please contact your local Hubbard Feeds nutrition professional.