Posted by Dr. Steve Dudley on June 29 2005 00:00
Instructions for Feeding Additional BioMos:
When calves are on a reduced rate (less than 12 oz) of Amp Max they are not receiving enough BioMos. Please use the following chart to add additional BioMos to the milk replacer. The BioMos needs to be added at each feeding. In addition, for the first seven days even if calves are at 12 oz of Amp Max we would like you to add BioMos as per the 12 oz feeding rate.
Amount of Amp Max Fed
|
BioMos in MR
|
BioMos Additional
|
BioMos Needed to Be Added
|
Total BioMos/feeding
|
| 0 |
0 |
4.8 gram
|
1/2 cup to 18 calves
|
4.8 gram
|
6 oz
|
1.2 gram
|
3.6 gram
|
1/2 cup to 24 calves
|
4.8 gram
|
| 7 oz |
1.4 gram
|
3.4 gram
|
1/2 cup to 26 calves
|
4.8 gram |
8 oz
|
1.6 gram
|
3.2 gram
|
1/2 cup to 28 calves |
4.8 gram |
| 9 oz |
1.8 gram
|
3.0 gram
|
1/2 cup to 29 calves
|
4.8 gram |
10 oz
|
2.0 gram
|
2.8 gram
|
1/2 cup to 31 calves
|
4.8 gram |
11 oz
|
2.2 gram
|
2.6 gram
|
1/2 cup to 33 calves
|
4.8 gram |
| 12 oz |
2.4 gram
|
2.4 gram
|
1/2 cup to 36 calves
|
4.8 gram |
If for some reason, calves are not consuming milk replacer please add BioMos to oral electrolyes.
If electrolytes are being used in addition to the milk replacer, BioMos does not need to be added to the electrolytes.