Choosing the Right Calf Milk Replacer

Calf milk replacers (CMRs) have been available in the UK since the 1950s. Over the last couple of decades there have been significant changes to formulations, with many of the products available today a result of extensive research. With so many CMRs available at a range of prices, ingredients and nutritional quality, finding the correct one for your calves can be difficult. The purpose of this dairy insight publication is to help farmers to evaluate a CMR suitable for their rearing system. Though, it is worth remembering that CMRs are only one aspect of successful calf rearing.

Issued 2nd February 2022

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Kingshay has been producing bi-monthly publications for dairy farmers since 1991. Publishing on issues critical to the success of a modern dairy farming business.

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