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COLOSTRUM
We're here to help with everything you may need for a successful calving from nutrition, to colostrum and milk replacers, equipment, disinfectants right through to feed and medicines. Get ahead by getting everything you need for the calving season and enjoy some fantastic offers on calving supplies. It’s now even easier to order your calving essentials, either online at moleonline.com, speaking to your local specialist face to face or over the phone. Or you could pop to your local store and speak to our team of Agricultural Sales Specialists who are ready and waiting to help you maximise profits and keep your growing herd in prime condition.
The 5 Q's of colostrum: Colostrum is vital for setting a newborn calf up for a healthy, productive life. A calf is reliant on colostrum to provide them with essential antibodies, giving protection from infectious diseases in their first weeks of life. Careful colostrum management is needed to make sure your calves get off to the best start: Quality Check colostrum quality using a refractometer Quantity Calves should be fed at least 4L within 4hrs of birth, followed by a further 2L within 12hs Quickly A calf’s ability to efficiently absorb colostrum
MOLECARE CALF COLOSTRUM 200g £19.90 800g £59.50 Molecare Calf Colostrum
is a water-soluble colostrum powder, fortified with vitamins, minerals, egg proteins, antioxidants and a specialist gut development pack, to help support the newborn calf when an insufficient quality or quantity of maternal colostrum is available.
NETTEX COLOSTRUM GOLD 450g £39.92 was £49.90 Colostrum Gold is a supplement/replacer designed to maximise a calf’s start in life and your farm’s performance.
reduces rapidly sQueaky Clean
Hygiene is vitally important, always use clean equipment to reduce the risk of disease transfer Quantify Calves can be blood tested between 1-7 days old to check the success of passive transfer of antibodies via colostrum.
TRUSTI TUBER STARTER KIT 4L £46.55 was £66.55
TRUSTI COLOSTRUM BAGS £50.45 Incorporate the award winning, premium Trusti Tuber calf tube feeder.
The Trusti Tuber starter kit is a uniquely designed calf tube feeder. Designed by a New Zealand vet the tube feeder significantly reduces calf stress and discomfort. The soft, flexible tube allows for easy swallowing and calf struggling is minimised, making the feeder very easy to use.
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COLOSTRUM REFRACTOMETER £44.15
ROTAVEC CORONA 10ml / 40ml / 100ml
Accurately measures the levels of immunoglobulins to check colostrum quality. Only good quality colostrum (>50g/L of IgG) should be given to calves.
For the active immunisation of pregnant cows and heifers to raise colostrum antibodies against E. coli adhesins F5(K99) & F41, rotavirus and coronavirus. Feeding calves colostrum from vaccinated cow has been shown to:
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• Reduce severity of diarrhoea • Reduce incidence of scours • Reduce shedding of virus by calves
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MILK POWDERS
Monitoring Calf Performance It may be a hackneyed saying, but the old adage "if you don't measure it, you can't manage it" is particularly appropriate when it comes to efficient, sustainable calf rearing. If you want to improve your farm productivity, setting growth targets and monitoring your youngstock performance against these targets really matters.
CALFSTART MAXIMISE 20kg Maximise is a high performance whey based, water soluble milk replacer containing 12.5% low heat skimmed milk powder. The high protein content, consisting of a combination of whey and casein is excellent for optimising calf growth and organ development. Contains guaranteed levels of natural dairy immunoglobulins and Emulsizym 4Seasons to support digestion and health year round. CALFSTART MULTISTART 20kg Multistart is formulated to achieve the growth rates needed for high performance dairy and beef calves. This concentrated whey protein powder also contains Guardion to support gut health and function. Multistart mixes instantly with cold or warm water and is suitable for use in buckets and cold ad-lib feeding systems.
Mole Valley Farmers offers a comprehensive and cost-effective range of quality milk replacers. The CalfStart range is formulated to cover numerous different calf rearing systems to maximise growth and provide value for money. The range of powders are suitable for bucket feeding, ad-lib feeders and most machine feeders that require an instant powder.
AUGUST OFFER SAVE £ 50 PER TONNE ON ALL CALF MILK REPLACERS Full pallets only. Delivery by 27th September 2024
Five important measurements to consider: 1. Colostrum – always follow the 5Qs 2. Mortality 3. Growth rates 4. Feed concentration and volume 5. Age at first calving
NUKAMEL PROTÉGO 20kg ProtéGo is a breakthrough formula designed to bridge the gap between colostrum and conventional milk replacer. This state-of-the-art precision calf feeding approach improves
A young calf’s main source of nutrition is milk – by feeding a higher concentration you can make the most of high feed conversion rates, maximising early growth potential and improving future performance. Speak to the team today to discuss how to accelerated feeding schedules could benefit your calf rearing system.
CALFSTART ADVANCE 20kg Advance is a high protein
inclusion milk replacer made with concentrated whey protein, specially designed to help achieve fast frame growth in early life whilst your calf’s feed conversion is at its peak. Contains butyrate and Gardion to support gut health and function.
early-life growth and health for maximum lifetime performance. This unique milk replacer is inspired by colostrum and contains guaranteed levels of bio active dairy ingredients. ProtéGo forms part of a complete precision nutrition approach designed to support gut and immune development, in turn delivering growth and resilience to disease. Nukamel ProtéGo is THE secret pow(d)er for newborn calves. Key benefits • M inimises disease risks and increases performance in rearing heifers • M FGM (Milk Fat Globule Membrane) to promote intestinal development and increase immunity to disease • G uaranteed levels of immunoglobulins and lactoferrin • O ptimised growth and weight gain for improved lifetime performance • M ore efficient rearing system • Improved nutritional performance
Need a freeflow milk powder? CalfStart Multistart is now available in freeflow format. Available in full pallets only.
CALFSTART HI-PERFORMER 20kg Hi-Performer is a 30% low heat skim based, water soluble milk replacer. The product is made from high quality dairy ingredients. It is easy to use and contains all necessary vitamins and minerals. This product can be used for both dairy and beef calves. Contains Emulsizym 4Seasons to support digestion and health year round.
CALFSTART FIRST 20kg
CalfStart First is an acidified whey based, water soluble complete milk replacer. A great value powder ideally suited to rearing beef calves. Contains Emulsizym 4Seasons to support digestion and health year round.
Everything you need to keep your calves nourished
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FEED 25KG BAGS AVAILABLE
Features and benefits of RAPID CATTLE GROWER 25kg from £10.00 A flexible, high quality, 18% protein, starch and digestible fibre based energy source, designed for feeding to growing cattle. Growing Cattle Can be fed from weaning to the point a finishing feed is required. Protein requirement higher than at finishing period and avoid high starch levels to avoid animals becoming too large at an early age.
WHY MOLE VALLEY FARMERS FEED SOLUTIONS? • The leading British farmer owned specialist ruminant feed business • Farmer Shareholder loyalty scheme • Excellent product quality, delivery and customer service • Wide product choice to suit system All of our feeds have been carefully formulated and balanced using high quality materials to deliver on your farm’s performance targets and optimise margin over purchased feed (MOPF). Feeding Chart Calf feed should be fed alongside milk powder from day one to stimulate rumen growth and development. Typical weaning age is eight weeks and by this point calves should be eating at least 1.5kg per day.
As part of our Climate Positive Agriculture initiative, we now include the predicted carbon footprint of our feed on the bag label so we can understand and manage our environmental impact. We’re continuously investing in research and development - we work with leading global researchers to ensure we’re providing farmers with the latest thinking in ruminant nutrition.
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Higher levels of protein to support excellent farm growth in growing cattle. Quality range of proteins for efficient rumen digestion and promote good animal growth and feed conversion Increases the energy concentration of the ration to improve growth, feed conversion and reduce feed costs
18% Protein
12.5 ME(MJ/kg DM)
Multi-purpose
Can be fed to a wide range of beef stock from 12 weeks of age
Calves should stay on this starter diet until around 12wks of age, by this point they should be on a minimum of 3.5kg of feed per day
Unique mineral and vitamin pack
Improved growth and reduced mortality
Features and benefits of ELITE CATTLE CRUNCH 25kg from £9.70 A flexible, high quality, 16% protein, starch and digestible fibre-based energy source.
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High quality range of proteins for efficient rumen digestion and promote good animal growth and feed conversion Increases the energy concentration of the ration to improve growth, feed conversion and reduce feed costs
16% Protein
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Calf Feed
Multi-purpose
Can be fed to a wide range of beef stock from 12 weeks of age
Features and benefits of Mole Valley Farmers Calf Feeds:
Unique mineral and vitamin pack
Improved growth and reduced mortality
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Finishing Cattle Finishing in 15 months should be targeting 1.3 - 1.8kg of growth per day, high concentrates and maximum intakes. Targeted at larger, later maturing cattle like dairy bulls and continental cattle. Finishing in 22 months should be targeting 1 - 1.5kg of growth per day, mix of concentrates and forage. Targeted at medium maturing cattle like Angus cross dairy & Limousin.
Careful ingredient selection
Excellent palatability
Finishing over 22 months should be targeting 0.5 - 1kg of growth per day, forage based. Targeted at early maturing cattle like Angus and Hereford pure breds.
Specific ingredients to drive rumen development
Improved performance
Unique starch fibre balance
Maximise growth rate and reduction of scours
Unique protein balance
Improved lifetime performance
Unique mineral and vitamin package
Can reduce veterinary costs
* limited to 39 bags
Cattle Feed The Mole Valley Farmers range includes a wide selection of products suitable for all beef feeding systems.
Features and benefits of BEEF FINISHER 25kg from £9.45 A flexible high quality 14% protein, starch based energy source
** On selected feed
PRIME CALF REARER NUTS 17 % from £10.00 A specialist, high quality 17% protein, ‘single feed’ in nut form designed for feeding from birth to the start of the dry period.
AMBITION CALF OMNIGEN-AF ® from £10.45 A unique 18% protein compound feed in nut and pellet form, designed for feeding calves from day one and high performance heifers up to 300kg body weight. OmniGen-AF helps support the immune system.
OMNIGEN-AF ® OmniGen-AF is a unique and patented blend of distinct ingredients for cows included in our Ambition Calf feed and Omnismart calf milk replacer. Feeding OmniGen-AF on a daily basis helps to support the immune system, especially during expected and unexpected stress events.
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Good starch content
Rapid and cost-effective growth for lower cost beef production
Quality starch sources
Better nutrient digestion giving high feed conversions and fast growth
14% Protein
Balanced proteins to rapidly finish cattle
High energy
Fast growth rates increasing feed conversion and increasing margins
Unique mineral and vitamin pack
Improved growth and reduced mortality
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CALF HEALTH
COW HEALTH & RECOVERY
Good calf health correlates to good growth targets, setting future performance in the herd. Heifers that grow well and remain healthy are likely to calve down sooner, 24 months being the target to aim for. This has been proven to have a positive impact on their productivity and longevity within the herd and in return, improve their profitability.
The demand of a newly calved cow is extremely high. In order to maintain milk production and help with a good recovery after calving, it is important to supply plenty of energy to help maintain a good body condition and boost fertility to keep calving intervals close and cows profitable.
MOLECARE KETO-RUMEN 5L £35.88 was £44.85 Molecare Keto-Rumen is a liquid feed for lactating cows & ewes for use as an aid in reduction of the risk of, or when recuperating from, ketosis. Contains a blend of glucogenic energy
MOLECARE CALF BOOST PLUS
MOLECARE ROTO-PASTE 30g £10.95 A complimentary feed to support the calf during the critical first few days of life.
1L £19.50 5L £68.25
sources, plus key ingredients to aid metabolism, support liver function and stabilise the rumen environment. For use during late pregnancy, early lactation or periods of stress.
A high energy liquid supplement, containing specially selected plant extracts and Diamond V bio-activities, to encourage rapid intestinal development and support the calf’s natural defenses.
MOLECARE RECOVER * 1kg £5.95 each 20 x 1kg £90.00 SAVE 20% was £112.50 A highly palatable drink for cows after calving to replenish vital nutrients and support transition from calving to lactation. Provides fast acting energy and calcium to meet increased demand from milk production and electrolytes to aid rehydration and re-establishment of feed intake.
BOVIKALC BOLUS FOR
CalfStart Roto Paste provides new-born calves with highly concentrated digestible energy and bovine proteins to help get them off to a great start.
DAIRY COWS 4 Pack £18.85 Bovikalc delivers 42g of available calcium
MOLECARE CALF SCOUR FORMULA 24 Sachets £32.24 was £40.30 Molecare Calf Scour Formula
MAXX CALF HEALTH 7.5kg £16.15 was £16.65 22.5kg £32.65 was £33.65 A unique low moisture molassed feed and mineral bucket to complement existing feeding systems for rearing healthy and productive calves. Contains Celmanax to optimise daily liveweight gain.
in each bolus to help reduce the risk of milk fever. Each bolus also has an acidifying effect, much like a DCAD diet has, which helps the cow to mobilise her own calcium reserves.
is an electrolyte powder, providing readily-available sources of energy, essential salts to support electrolyte balance, and Nu-Start, a powerful gut health package to help support intestinal health, during periods of digestive disturbance.
MAXX CATTLE BOOSTER PLUS 22.5kg £31.15 each
24/7 CATTLE CALCIUM BOLUS 12 Pack £60.50 A short-term sustained release bolus
A high energy and protein, low moisture molassed feed and mineral bucket, containing Celmanax, a unique yeast culture and refined functional carbohydrate product.
containing calcium. Intended for use in adult dairy cows over 400kg liveweight at calving to reduce the risk of milk fever.
VECOXAN 1L / 2.5L / 5L Coccidiosis is a very common cause of painful infectious scour, usually impacting calves at any age from 3 weeks to 6 months old. Vecoxan can be used as part of a management plan to treat and control coccidiosis.
MOLECARE CALF SCOUR FORMULA PLUS 1.2kg £17.08 was £21.35
MOLE-LYX CATTLE ELITE 20kg £25.05 each A very high specification mineral bucket containing
Also available Molecare Scour Formula Plus, with added gelling agents to slow the passage of fluid through the gut and alkalizing agent to help reduce the risk of acidosis.
elevated levels of the essential minerals, trace elements and vitamins to boost suckler, dairy or youngstock performance.
Speak to one of our specially trained Registered Animal Medicines Advisors for more information.
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FEED EQUIPMENT
HYGIENE, ENVIRONMENT & EQUIPMENT
VIRUS SHIELD DISINFECTANT 25L £100
With a newly developing immune system, calves are highly vulnerable to disease, providing healthy housing for your herd is vital. It is important to consider shed set up and maintenance to keep your calves healthy and productive: Space Overcrowding increases risk of disease transfer Water There must be enough space to allow at least 10% of the calves to drink clean water at any time Hygiene It is essential to clean out, wash and disinfect calf housing regularly and between batches of calves Bedding Calves spend 80% of their time lying down so bedding choice is critical Temperature Young calves in particular are susceptible to low temperatures Ventilation Effective air flow is an essential factor in promoting calf health
WYDALE TWIN CALF BUCKET FEEDER £46.80 was £58.50 This Wydale feeder is designed for teat feeding calves in individual pens or twin pens and for the farmer who rears a small number of calves each year.
JFC MILK KART WITH MIXER & PUMP 170L £2,298.20 * With a free bag of CalfStart milk replacer. The MK170MP3 Milk Kart from JFC is the perfect solution for transporting milk on the farm and provides quick and efficient calf feeding. Using this kart reduces the amount of labour and time involved in calf feeding, eliminates the need to hand mix milk replacement powder and also allows the user to control the amount of milk dispensed to each calf.
Virus Shield Disinfectant is a multi-purpose, eco-friendly chlorine dioxide disinfectant.
Simply add the ‘tea bag’ to water to infuse, creating a highly effective chlorine dioxide disinfectant within 2 hours, reducing the need for plastic barrels and IBC’s.
WYDALE 5 TEAT CALF FEEDER £187.60 was £234.50 Other sizes available This feeder is designed for fast,
efficient group feeding of calves whilst maintaining an individual approach and promoting improved digestion of milk. CALF CREEP FEEDER £1,395.00 was £1,595.00 Mole Valley Farmers Engineering Robust calf creep feeder with large 500kg capacity hopper designed to take most
We stock a wide range of disinfectants for all farm needs Talk to one of our farm sales team for more information
GALEBREAKER Galebreaker has been supplying weather protection, ventilation and access solutions for the UK agricultural sector for more than 30 years. They are now a leading brand providing ideal housing conditions for livestock to be healthy and productive across the globe. • C lip-on Bayscreens • R ollerscreens • R oller-doors and Agridoors • M echanical Ventilation Systems • V ariable Ventilation Systems • S ilage Protection
tote bags or be filled with a loader bucket. Adjustable rails with multiple settings to accommodate varying calf sizes, with 3-point linkage and forklift channels for easy transportation.
DAIRY SPARES MILK BAR SINGLE CALF FEEDER 4L £25.84 was £32.30 Milk Bar Single Calf Feeder complete with hooks to secure the feeder to rails and gates. The clip-on teat makes changing teats easier and the moulded increments help give accurate feeding measurements. CALF / LAMB BOTTLE 3L £8.75 was £13.75 A 3 litre oral calf/lamb feeder bottle for administering fluids to calves or lambs, with integral carrying handle. Complete with teat. Spare teats available.
MILK BAR CALF 6 FEEDER
All available through Mole Valley Farmers Speak to our sales team on 01769 576415
SELECTED CALF TEATS 36L £123.40 * Milk Bar Black Calf Teat - Pack of 10 Milk Bar 6 open calf feeder, comes complete with Ezi-lock hooks.
IAE DELUXE CALVING HURDLE £524.45 IAE 3050mm long,
VINK CALVING AID 1800 £262.00 was £312.00 The Vink Calving Aid 1800 is a unique stainless steel single man operation calving aid, also known as a calving jack, with a quick release mechanism. Comes complete with ropes.
6 rail deluxe calving hurdle. Safely restrain the pregnant cow so that you can aid the birthing process.
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CALVING CHECKLIST
Pre Calving
Disinfectant Plastic gloves Lubricant calving gel Surgical scrubs Calving ropes Calving jack Thermometer Syringes, needles and sharps container Animal medicines record book Suture Prolapse Tape Vaccine to fortify maternal colostrum
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Scour formula Buckets Spare teats or buckets/bottles Feeding tubes Iodine navel spray/dip Castration rings & applicator Ear tags Calving jackets
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