Downland Fresh Start Gold Colostrum Replacer
Downland Fresh Start GOLD is a full-fat colostrum replacer for newborn calves, made from 100% bovine colostrum and full-fat cream powder. Downland designed it to replace maternal colostrum when it is in short supply, and it can also be used to supplement or enhance a cow's own colostrum when quality or quantity is poor. The colostrum source is certified free of Johne's, EBL, TB and IBR.
Key features
- 100% bovine proteins and fats
- High level of colostral proteins, with 43% crude protein
- An energy source for the newborn calf, at 22.5% fat
- Colostrum source certified Johne's, EBL, TB and IBR free
- Downland describe it as very palatable and very easy to mix
Typical analysis
| Crude protein | 43% |
| Crude fat | 22.5% |
| Crude ash | 3.0% |
| Pack size | 500g sachet |
Feeding
The pack gives separate instructions for replacing, supplementing and enhancing maternal colostrum. Follow them, and use clean equipment. If a calf is weak or ill, speak to your vet.
Buying from McCaskie
Priced on request. Call or visit McCaskie in Ayr, Kinross, Lanark & Stirling, or ask your McCaskie rep. We also stock Downland Fresh Start Premium Calf Colostrum.
Common questions
Is Fresh Start Gold a colostrum replacer or a supplement?
It can be either. Downland formulate it to fully replace maternal colostrum, and the pack also explains how to use it to supplement or enhance a cow's own colostrum.
What is Fresh Start Gold made from?
Bovine colostrum and full-fat cream powder only.
Is the colostrum disease-tested?
Downland state the colostrum source is certified free of Johne's, EBL, TB and IBR.
Downland Fresh Start GOLD is a full-fat colostrum replacer for newborn calves, made from 100% bovine colostrum and full-fat cream powder. Downland designed it to replace maternal colostrum when it is in short supply, and it can also be used to supplement or enhance a cow's own colostrum when quality or quantity is poor. The colostrum source is certified free of Johne's, EBL, TB and IBR.
Key features
- 100% bovine proteins and fats
- High level of colostral proteins, with 43% crude protein
- An energy source for the newborn calf, at 22.5% fat
- Colostrum source certified Johne's, EBL, TB and IBR free
- Downland describe it as very palatable and very easy to mix
Typical analysis
| Crude protein | 43% |
| Crude fat | 22.5% |
| Crude ash | 3.0% |
| Pack size | 500g sachet |
Feeding
The pack gives separate instructions for replacing, supplementing and enhancing maternal colostrum. Follow them, and use clean equipment. If a calf is weak or ill, speak to your vet.
Buying from McCaskie
Priced on request. Call or visit McCaskie in Ayr, Kinross, Lanark & Stirling, or ask your McCaskie rep. We also stock Downland Fresh Start Premium Calf Colostrum.
Common questions
Is Fresh Start Gold a colostrum replacer or a supplement?
It can be either. Downland formulate it to fully replace maternal colostrum, and the pack also explains how to use it to supplement or enhance a cow's own colostrum.
What is Fresh Start Gold made from?
Bovine colostrum and full-fat cream powder only.
Is the colostrum disease-tested?
Downland state the colostrum source is certified free of Johne's, EBL, TB and IBR.