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Biological Products

RAISING CALVES

BIOMEL

(Reg no. V11906, act 36/1947)

What is BIOMEL?

BIOMEL* is a milk replacer for calves. It also contains BIOREM, Reg. nr. G958, a Lactic Acid Bacteria culture for the treatment and prevention of diarrhoea in calves and lambs. It also helps with the earlier intake of feed, which result in earlier weaning. BIOMEL* also contains BIORED*, an Bioflavonoidic Antioxidant, Reg. nr. V20924, a vitamin sparing agent. When mixed according to recommendations, every liter BIOMEL will contains at least 2g BIOREM.

COMPOSITION:

Moisture	40 g/kg (max)
Crude Protein	220 g/kg (min)
Crude Fat	130 g/kg (min)
Fiber	1 g/kg (max)

ADDED VITAMINS:

Vitamin A	50000 I.u.	Ca	13.00 g(max)	Vitamin D3	500 i.u.
P	8g (max)	Vitamin E	50 mg	Na	9.00 g
Vitamin B1	3 mg	Mg	1.00 g	Vitamin B2	10 mg
K	25.00 g	Vitamin B6	4 mg	CL	22.00 g
Vitamin B12	20 mg	Cu	45.00 mg	Vitamin PP	50 mg
Fe	90.00 mg	Vitamin K	10 mg	Mn	23.60 mg
Pantotenic acid	16 mg	Zn	44.30 mg	Choline chloride	250 mg
I	0.05 mg	Fumaric acid	7 g	Co	1.10 mg
Vitamin C	50 mg	Se	0.42 mg	Vitamin E	50 mg
Probiotic:	BIOREM 1.2g/litre
Antioxidant:	BIORED 0.35% m/m
No antibiotics are added.

WHY IS THE FAT CONCENTRATION 13%, AND NOT HIGHER AS IN COMPETITIVE PRODUCTS?
Several trials with higher concentrations of fat included in the milk replacer, resulted in higher tendency of metabolic interference, which manifested in diarrhoea and dehydration. This result was verified by comparative trials with competitive products of which all had a fat content percentage of 18%. The conclusion was made that 13% fat content is optimal in BIOMEL*, under typical South African conditions. BIORED, included in the product, protects lipids in rations, and may be the reason for the better performance at lower fat inclusion levels. These results are available on request.

RECOMMENDED USE:
• For calves:
Add 120g (250ml) powder to 1 liter water at 40°C. Mix thoroughly.
• For lambs:
Use BIOLAM Reg. nr. V22490. See BIOLAM

FEEDING INSTRUCTIONS:
• For calves:
Give 10% of live mass divide in 3 feedings per day for the first 2 weeks. Change to 2 feedings per day from week 3, monitor carefully and repeat 3 feedings per day at any signs of diarrhoea.
• Supply Calf starter feed from the 2nd week. Water must not be supplied ad lib during the first 2 weeks. Supply water from the 3 rd week, but it has to be removed for at least an hour before and after feeding.
If diarrhoea occurs, reduce the measure of milk to half the normal intake. Ensure that no water is freely available. Dose BIOREM dry on the tongue, at double dose, 3 times per day. Normally the diarrhoea should be stopped by the following day.

RAISING JERSEY CALVES
It is our intent to formulate a milk replacer specific for Jersey calves early 2011. Fresh Jersey milk have a higher fat content, and therefore a calf may ingest smaller amounts, resulting in better energy acquisition than with a general formulation with a lower fat content.

Using BIOMEL at this stage for rearing Jersey calves, we recommend you increase the ratio to 150 gram per liter. Jerseys are very sensitive to the volume of milk. Do not over feed! The average Jersey calf weighs about 25 Kg. At 10% of body mass, the calf only needs 2.5 Liter per day. Divide in 3 feedings per day, you need 800 ml per feeding.

More than that per feeding will lead to diarrhoea.
• Contact us for more information on the rearing of calves, diarrhoea emergency treatment, growth problems and weaning methods.

RAISING LAMBS

BIOLAM

The Fat and Protein requirement, as well as the energy source for lambs, differ from that of calves. The feeding procedures differ as well, and therefore we formulated a milk replacer for lambs, with exact prescribed methods.

BIOLAM is BIOREM* and BIORED*- enriched.

BIOREM* (G958) and BIORED* (V20924) are registered by act 36 of 1947.

BIOREM is a probiotic, containing 2 gram Lactic Acid bacteria per liter when made up. This product reduces chances for diarrhoea, and helps with the earlier development of the ruminal system. Earlier intake of feed may be experienced.

TAKE CARE THAT THE LAMB DOES NOT EAT TOO MUCH ORGANIC MATERIAL TOO EARLY, AS THIS MAY CAUSE BLOATING.

BIORED is an anti-oxidant, vitamin sparing (increases vitamin levels in fat and liver without taking in additional vitamins), and thus increases immunity.

Very important is the volume of BIOLAM per feeding: The recommended volume can be measured by the following formula:
Weight in Kg X 50 = ml BIOLAM.

This volume of milk feeding has to be given 3 to 4 times per day, depending on the lamb's ability to utilize the feeding. If bloating occurs, reduce frequency of feeding.

THIS IS ONLY FOR BIOLAM*, ANY OTHER PRODUCT MAY BE DIFFERENT!