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Rearing calves: have you done the math?

The cost of feeding calf milk replacer versus milk from the vat Have you worked out whether it is indeed cheaper to feed your calves with milk from the vat, versus buying in calf milk replacer? Here’s the difference between taking milk from the vat (saleable milk) at $6.50 payout versus feeding Sprayfo Red (economy/finisher) […]

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4 reasons to rear lambs with Sprayfo Primo Lamb

Best practice in animal welfare is sheep farmer Bradley Stewart’s primary reason for rearing orphan lambs with Sprayfo Primo Lamb milk replacer. Abomasal bloat, which killed up to 25% of the lambs some years, is a thing of the past. The lambs are healthy, weaned earlier and are of increasing value to his operation. Home […]

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Preseason pen preparation

Guide to best practice rearing pen preparation

Use Halamid® in combination with Stalosan®F (a powerful drying agent and disinfectant) to provide a hygienic environment that will not only protect your growing animals but get them off to a strong start in life. Rearing pen preparation Clear pens of everything and spray with Halamid to kill all bacteria Cover the floor with a […]

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Lamb Rearing Seminars in Southland, 11-13 July 2017

AgriVantage are holding their annual lamb rearing seminars in Invercargill, Gore and Winton this month, featuring guest speakers Dr Bas Schouten (New Zealand’s leading animal rearing consultant) and Trouw Nutrition’s Sprayfo rearing expert Erik Rensink. Rearers are invited to learn more about milk replacers, how they differ and how whey is better for lamb rearing. […]

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