Downland Fresh Start Premium Calf Colostrum
Downland Fresh Start Premium Calf Colostrum is a colostrum supplement, enhancer and replacer for newborn calves. It combines bovine colostral proteins with easily digestible energy, and Downland recommend it to supplement or enhance maternal colostrum when quality or quantity is poor. It comes in 150g, 200g and 750g packs, and the colostrum source is certified free of Johne's, EBL, TB and IBR.
What's in it
- PRO-ZEST®, Downland's blend of colostrum proteins with energy from easily digestible sources
- Nustart, described by Downland as a natural gut conditioner
- Egg proteins, to help the calf develop its own protection against environmental and contact disease challenges
- Antioxidants, to encourage the development of a healthy immune system
- Vitamins A, D3 and E, with iron, iodine, manganese, zinc and selenium
Typical analysis
| Crude protein | 33% |
| Crude fat | 20% |
| Crude ash | 5.4% |
| Crude fibre | <0.1% |
| Lysine | 2.6% |
| Methionine | 0.78% |
| Pack sizes | 150g, 200g, 750g |
Feeding
The pack explains how to use it as a supplement, an enhancer or a full replacer. Downland stress feeding as soon as possible after birth, keeping utensils scrupulously clean, and never mixing with boiling water or reheating in a microwave. 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. For a full replacer made only from bovine colostrum and cream, see Downland Fresh Start GOLD.
Common questions
Can Premium Calf Colostrum replace a cow's colostrum completely?
Yes. The 750g sachet is used as a full replacer. The smaller packs are for supplementing or enhancing maternal colostrum.
What's the difference between Premium Calf Colostrum and Fresh Start Gold?
Gold is made only from bovine colostrum and full-fat cream powder, at 43% protein. Premium Calf Colostrum blends colostrum with whey, egg protein, a gut conditioner and vitamins, at 33% protein.
Can I mix colostrum powder with boiling water?
No. Downland warn that boiling water or microwaving damages the milk proteins and vitamins.
Downland Fresh Start Premium Calf Colostrum is a colostrum supplement, enhancer and replacer for newborn calves. It combines bovine colostral proteins with easily digestible energy, and Downland recommend it to supplement or enhance maternal colostrum when quality or quantity is poor. It comes in 150g, 200g and 750g packs, and the colostrum source is certified free of Johne's, EBL, TB and IBR.
What's in it
- PRO-ZEST®, Downland's blend of colostrum proteins with energy from easily digestible sources
- Nustart, described by Downland as a natural gut conditioner
- Egg proteins, to help the calf develop its own protection against environmental and contact disease challenges
- Antioxidants, to encourage the development of a healthy immune system
- Vitamins A, D3 and E, with iron, iodine, manganese, zinc and selenium
Typical analysis
| Crude protein | 33% |
| Crude fat | 20% |
| Crude ash | 5.4% |
| Crude fibre | <0.1% |
| Lysine | 2.6% |
| Methionine | 0.78% |
| Pack sizes | 150g, 200g, 750g |
Feeding
The pack explains how to use it as a supplement, an enhancer or a full replacer. Downland stress feeding as soon as possible after birth, keeping utensils scrupulously clean, and never mixing with boiling water or reheating in a microwave. 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. For a full replacer made only from bovine colostrum and cream, see Downland Fresh Start GOLD.
Common questions
Can Premium Calf Colostrum replace a cow's colostrum completely?
Yes. The 750g sachet is used as a full replacer. The smaller packs are for supplementing or enhancing maternal colostrum.
What's the difference between Premium Calf Colostrum and Fresh Start Gold?
Gold is made only from bovine colostrum and full-fat cream powder, at 43% protein. Premium Calf Colostrum blends colostrum with whey, egg protein, a gut conditioner and vitamins, at 33% protein.
Can I mix colostrum powder with boiling water?
No. Downland warn that boiling water or microwaving damages the milk proteins and vitamins.