To learn more about Calf’s 1st Choice Milk Replacercontact your
Vita Plus sales representative,
Vita Plus dealership or call the toll free number
below:1.800.362.8334
Vita Plus CorporationPO Box 259126, Madison, WI 53725-9126
800.362.8334 • www.vitaplus.com
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Calf’s 1st Choice
Calf’s 1st Choice is a 20/20, all-milk protein, high fat,
insta-mix milk replacer designed to replace whole milk. •
Highqualityfatsandthecorrectaminoacidbalanceallowforoptimumweightgainsandfeedefficiency
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GelCoatTechnologyhelpstocoatandsoothetheintestinalliningduringtimesofstress
• Bio-Mos®
helpsstimulatetheimmunesystemandpreventcolonizationofgramnegativepathogens
• Organicseleniumisreadilyavailableforthecalf,promotingoptimal
growth and health
• LowerpHlimitsproliferationofgutpathogenicbacteria,
improvinghealthanddigestion
• Insta-mixmanufacturingprocessassuresrapiduniform
mixingalongwithingredientsstayinginsuspension
Advantages of Feeding Vita Plus Milk Replacer•
Biosecurity–Preventtheinfectionofyoungcalveswithdiseasesalreadypresentonthefarm
• Balanced
Nutrition–VitaPlusformulasarebasedonNRCrecommendations to maximize
calf performance
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Consistency–VitaPlusguaranteesconsistencywithhighqualityingredientsineverybagofmilkreplacer
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Convenience–Easytouse.Noextraequipmentandexpenseisneededtosupportthesimpleprocessofmixingand
feeding
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Gel Coat
TechnologyTheuniquegelcoattechnologyhelpstocoatandsoothetheintestinalliningduringtimesofstress.
Bio-MosBio-Mos consists of non-digestible, complex sugar
(mannan-oligosaccharides–MOS),thathavebeenshowntomanipulatethebacterial
population of the gastrointestinal tract in young
calves.Mannanscompetitivelybindgramnegativebacteria,preventingtheirattachment
to the intestinal mucosa and colonization of thegastrointestinal
tract. MOShasbeenshown to
stimulateantibodyproductionandenhanceintestinalstructureandfunction.
Organic SeleniumCalf’s 1st Choice includes organic forms of
selenium derived
fromyeastthataremoreefficientlydigested,metabolizedandretainedinthetissuesofanimalsthaninorganicseleniumsources.Seleniumisanessential
tracemineral for youngcalves; it
providesantioxidantprotection,improvestheimmuneresponseandpromotesgrowthandmuscledevelopment.
pH ModifiersThe lower pH in Calf’s 1st Choice, compared to
conventionalmilkreplacers, limits proliferation of gut pathogenic
bacteria, improvinghealth and digestion.
Insta-Mix
ManufacturingTheinsta-mixmanufacturingprocessassuresrapiduniformmixing;ingredientsstayinsuspension.
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Vita Plus Calf ’s 1st Choice
Quality GuaranteedCrudeProtein Min. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ..
. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 20.0%CrudeFat Min. .. . .. . .. . .. . ..
. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 20.0%CrudeFiber Max. .. . .. . .. .
.. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 0.15%VitaminA Min. .. . .. .
.. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 40,000IU/lbVitamin D3 Min. .. . ..
. .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 5,000IU/lbVitaminE Min. .. .
.. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 150IU/lb
Mixing and Feeding
Instructions:•Weighpowderandmixwiththecorrectvolumeofwarmwater(110°F)toobtaintherecommendedfeedingrate
• Feedmilkreplacersolutionbetween100°Fand105°Ftwicedaily
• Feedcalvesyoungesttooldesttoavoiddiseasetransmission•
Keepfeedingtimesthesameeveryday•
Cleananddisinfectallfeedingequipmentandallowforcompletedryingbetweenconsecutiveuses
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Continuetofeedmilkreplacerduringperiodsofscours.Add1-2additionalfeedingsofVitaLytePluselectrolytebetweennormalfeedings
• Provideaccesstofresh,cleanwateratalltimes•
Tohelpcalvesovercomestressduringcoldweather,increasetheamountofpowderateachfeeding,addathirdfeeding
or add Calf Energize
Medication OptionsNeo–Terra®
(400/200g/ton)Deccox®(45.4g/ton)Bovatec®(90g/ton)
Calf’s 1st Choice is a 20/20, all-milk protein, high fat,
insta-mix milk replacer designed to replace whole milk. The high
quality fats and correct balance of amino acids in Calf’s 1st
Choice allow for optimum weight gains and feed efficiency. High
levels of vitamin E and trace minerals offer optimum level of
disease protection. Calf’s 1st Choice contains gel coat technology,
Bio-Mos®, organic selenium, pH modifiers and insta-mix
manufacturing.